Photo courtesy of Hermann Funeral Home - Stockton
Oct 20, 1948 - Nov 1, 2025
Rita,
We were so sorry to hear about Randy. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy & Mary Gorham
November 10, 2025 | Freeport, IL | Friend
Rita, so sorry to hear about Randy. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Thinking of you. God Bless!
Debra Maritn
November 10, 2025 | Freeport, IL | Friend
FEB 2025
I'm greatful for the time I've had with Uncle Randy and will miss his lively conversations. My heart goes out to Aunt Rita and the loved ones he left behind.
Carl
November 07, 2025 | Family
Our hearts go out to you Rita.
Tom & Peggy Lott
November 07, 2025 | Freeport, IL | Family
So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Prayers to Rita and family.
Jim Martin
November 06, 2025 | Freeport, IL | Friend
We’re so sorry on Randy’s passing, our families had many memories when our parents were healthy and vibrant
Then we became adults and we kept in touch with cars and stuff. I liked ribbing Randy and he always took it well. I’m happy he stopped at the taxi co from time to time.
We’ll drink to him here’s to the good times Street Rodder!
Mike and Sue
November 05, 2025 | Family
So sorry to hear of your loss Rita. Sending hugs and prayers. Sincerely, Greg and Saranne Stamm.
November 05, 2025
To me, Randy was always the life of the party—reckless in the most fun and unforgettable ways. I have lots of great childhood memories and it’s impossible to think of Randy Brinkmeier without smiling or even laughing out loud. I wish I had told him just how much I valued the stories he shared with me.
Sending love, strength, and prayers to you, Rita.
Torri John
November 05, 2025 | Freeport, IL | Friend
Sending our sympathy to you Rita. So very sorry to hear of Randy's passing. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Regan and Susan Genandt
Regan Genandt
November 04, 2025 | Forreston, IL
Randall (Randy) Ray Brinkmeier, 77, of Freeport, Illinois, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 1, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1948 to Donald and Marietta (Hoffman) Brinkmeier in Freeport. Randy attended Pearl City grade school and was a graduate of Freeport High School in 1969.
He began working at Kelly-Springfield Tire Company in 1968, retiring in 2004. In the 70's, while also employed at Kelly-Springfield, he owned and operated a Texaco gas station in Freeport. He was a hard worker his entire life.
Randy loved cars, and his primary hobbies reflected that passion -- building street rods, attending car shows, and cruising with friends. His favorite project was his current one, a 1939 Chevy coupe, for which he fabricated his own parts. He was also an avid collector of vintage gas station memorabilia, including signs, pumps, and oil cans.
Playful and lighthearted, Randy enjoyed card games, especially euchre; sharing laughter with family and friends; and getting into shenanigans now and then. He also loved to dance and had a helpful spirit, willing to help anyone who needed assistance. Randy was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Freeport.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rita (Peterson) Brinkmeier; numerous brothers- and sisters-in-law; and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald; his mother, Marietta; brothers Jim Brinkmeier and Daryl Brinkmeier; and mother-in-law and father-in-law John and Vera Peterson.
Services are planned for Saturday, November 8th at Hermann Funeral Home, 407 South Main Street in Pearl City. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with the funeral to immediately follow. Burial will be at Ebenezer-Salem United Church of Christ, 5421 South Stone Church Road, Pearl City, IL.
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