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2007
Richard Brinkman Obituary
Richard "Dick" Brinkman, 84, of Ames, died Thursday, March 8, at Marshalltown Medical Center. Private family services are planned for a later date.
Dick Brinkman was born March 11, 1922, in Des Moines, and lived in Clear Lake before moving to Ames more than 40 years ago. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and worked in sales for KASI Radio and the Ames Advertiser.
He is survived by one son, Ron (Peggy) Brinkman, of Clear Lake; one daughter, Vicki Whitman, of Ames; six grandchildren, Kimberly (John) Quintas, Matt (Nancy) Brinkman, Cindy Olthoff, Brian (Kim) McFarland, John (Diane) McFarland, and Julie (Trygve) Olsen; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, on March 4, 1986; his parents; and seven siblings.
Dunn's Funeral Home in Des Moines is in charge of arrangements.
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Mindy Tenney
January 11, 2018
I just found Dick's CD that he recorded at 80 years old. I was blessed to have him in my life.
Still miss you my friend.
Rick Ludwig (Showtime Entertainment)
March 18, 2007
I remember all of the good karaoke times with Dick at Diamond Dave's and his love for Frank Sinatra songs and Louis Armstrong's, "What A Wonderful World". See you in the big choir in the sky Dick!
S. Tenney
March 15, 2007
Dick was a dear friend to me and my family and singing brought many of us together regularly. I'll always remember Dick's "little wave of appreciation" as he finished one of his many songs. God just gained another voice in his choir!
Karaoke Friends
March 13, 2007
Dick - we will really miss your singing at karaoke nights!
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