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Bernard Brinkman Obituary

Brinkman, Bernard "BJ" Former State Representative Age 79, of Richmond Died Mon. April 24. Friends may call from 4–9PM Wed. April 26, 2006 at the WENNER FUNERAL HOME in Cold Spring, MN. Funeral Service will be at 11AM Thurs., at STS. PETER & PAUL CHURCH, Richmond, MN. Survivors include his wife, Viola; children, Gail Brinkman of Minneapolis, Wayne (Jan) of St. Cloud, Gary (Cindy) of Richmond, Allen (Carol) of St. Cloud and Dave of Seattle, WA. Wenner Funeral Home 320-685-7762

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Published by Pioneer Press on Apr. 26, 2006.

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Russ & Rita Baxter

May 28, 2006

Vi,

Rita & I were very sorry to hear of your loss of Bernnie. I can often recall all the fun we had during our time on the USS Plunkett, of course during the times of combat it wasn't considered fun. Hope to see you at some of the reunions in the future.

Arlene Lehto

April 28, 2006

Vi, I pray that past happy memories will soon replace the sorrow of your loss. I remember "Bernie" fondly and with respect from our days in the MN Legislature.

Linda Englund

April 26, 2006

We are very sorry' Linda remembers all the good times she had working for you. Are thoughts are with you. linda

Del Ruegemer

April 26, 2006

Please accept my condolences for your loss of a fine man that I had the pleasure of knowing.

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