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Robert Brinkmeier Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Robert E. "Bob" Brinkmeier of Springfield died Friday, March 9, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born in Stephenson County, the son of Daniel F. and Nellie Asche Brinkmeier. His first wife, Inez, preceded him in death.
Mr. Brinkmeier was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bradley University and a Master of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University. He was a teacher, coach and athletic director at Forreston High School from 1948 to 1968. He continued teaching and coaching at Aquin Catholic High School in Freeport from 1968 to 1973. He was a substitute teacher at various high schools in the Springfield area.
He was elected in 1967 as a state representative with the 35th district of the Illinois General Assembly, serving for 10 years. He also served as assistant director of the Illinois State Fair, director of legislation of the attorney general's office, program administrator for Eastern Illinois University, administrative hearing officer for the secretary of state, lobbyist for the Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association and with the Speakers Bureau of the secretary of state's office.
He was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 1981. He was a member of the Illinois Education Association, National Education Association, Springfield Downtown Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus Council 364, American Legion Post 32, Pasfield Men's Golf Club and Christ the King Church.
Survivors: two sons, Zack and Dane Brinkmeier, both of Springfield; brother, Wayne Brinkmeier of Port Byron; sister, Leola Schneiderman of Freeport; several nieces and nephews; and former wife, Robin Brinkmeier of Springfield.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Christ the King Church, Monsignor David Lantz officiating. Graveside services: at a later date in Freeport.
Bisch Funeral Home West is in charge of arrangements.
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Fred Asche II
March 15, 2007
Bob was my Godfather. A wonderful man of love and kindness and wisdom. Whenever he made a trip to Freeport, he was never too busy to stop by and check on me or call to offer advice. I credit him with my love of history and politics. Bob was proud but humbled. He was so fond of his boys and never shy of professing his love for his beloved wife Robin. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the boys.
Pat Sriner
March 15, 2007
Bob was a wonderful person, intelligent, warm and sincere. I had the privilege of working with him at the Secretary of State Seniors/Speakers Bureau. He will be truly missed.
Susan I. Staley
March 14, 2007
Bob was a wonderful, kind, caring human being. I have worked for the House of Representatives for thirty-five years and of course, during those years I had many opportunities to talk with Bob. He was a gentleman, intelligent and humorous. It was my privilege to have known him.
Carol Higgason
March 12, 2007
I worked with Bob in the IL General Assembly. He stopped by my office frequently when he was a lobbyist. I also knew him as a State Representative. He was my Mother's age. Bob was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. He really loved his family and spoke of them often. His boys were a dream come true. He will be missed. My sympathy to Robin and his sons, Zack and Dane, and to Bob's family. Your Dad loved you very much! You were the light of his life.
Marilyn M. Mancini
March 12, 2007
I remember his being in the same wing of the Stratton Office Building back in 1975 during Session. Always a smile and a greeting for everyone. It was a pleasure knowing him. He will be missed. God Bless
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