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Robert "Bob" Brinks

Rockford, Michigan

1942 - 2023

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Brinks, Robert "Bob" Rockford, MI Mr. Robert (Bob) Donald Brinks born May 30, 1942, peacefully passed on January 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Fannie Brinks and his wife, Donna Kay Brinks. Bob married Donna Holle on February 18, 1983, at the former Comstock Park...

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We had many years of sharing a 10x12 gym office. Coaching football, Canadian fishing trips and years of retirement golf. Twice told stories from the Barn. All great memories. Condolences to the family. Bob "Campy" Campbell

My condolences to Coach Brinks' family on his passing. I was privileged to play football for Coach Brinks for three of my four years at CPHS. In so many respects, his personality was larger than life in the CPHS community. There have been numerous times over the years that something Coach Brinks said back in those days has come to mind. His words, and the lessons he taught, have been instructive for me in dealing with academic and career challenges over the years. RIP, Coach Brinks, and...

Worked many a state track meet with him and played a lot of Golf Rest in Peace my friend My condolences

That's a great pic of "Brinker"
The Obit is very well written and fun to read.
RIP Bob
Another part of Bob's legacy is the many years of NCAA BB parties -
Always on the first Monday in April. It started out with boys only. Then Donna was granted a special exemption! She was always very pleasant to be around.
God bless the Brinks family

Bob was a big part of my life during high school. He was close to my parents & I baby sat for his daughters for years. Sending love, hugs & sympathy to all of his girls.

My condolences to the Brinks family. I have many great memories on and off the field and in the classroom of Mr.Brinks. He was definitely a presence in the CP community! RIP, Coach!

Love Mr. Brinks, he was a friend of the Family and also a great teacher! He will be missed! Loretta (Obetts) Witte-Warner.

Donna, so sorry to learn of the passing of your brother.
Love, Dennis and Deb

Brinker was the best man in my life as I went through high school. Coming from a broken family, Brinker gave me confidence & pride in myself. By listening to his advice I excelled in sports & the USMC. His leadership made me a better young man. I'll never forget him. My condolences to his family.