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Douglas Brink Obituary
Douglas R. Brink, 54, of Mascoutah, Ill., born March 16, 1953, in Normandy, Mo., died on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at his residence.
Doug worked in customer service for the IRS. Doug's passion was for the Drum & Bugle Corps. He was a member of the Belleville Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corp. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Brass Unlimited Sr. Drum Corp and received Corpsman of the Year honors in 1976. Doug attended SWIC formerly BAC where he received his Associates Degree. He later obtained his Nursing Home Administrative license.
He is survived by his parents, Lester J. and Virginia R., nee Garland, Brink of Fairview Heights, Ill.; five brothers and two sisters, David (Robin) Brink of O'Fallon, Ill., Dean (Charlotte) Brink of Millstadt, Ill., Diane Brink of O'Fallon, Ill., John (Sherry) Brink of Fairview Heights, Ill., Tom (Cheryl) Brink of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mary Ann (Larry) Hagen of Troy, Ill., and Tony (Kathy) Brink of Troy, Ill.; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Lung Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Kassly Mortuary Chapel, Fairview Heights, Ill., with David Brink officiating. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Laura Emmerich
March 31, 2008
It was truly an honor to know Doug and serve as his team lead for the past four years. He was truly a dedicated employee and will be deeply missed. I am so sorry it has taken me so long to pass along my condolences. I think of Doug every day.
Marcy Kressin
March 26, 2008
I am so sorry for your Loss. The neighborhood will not be the same without Doug. I always baked cookies for him for all the holidays and somehow he always knew I was coming. He will be missed allot. The kressin Family
Karla Rednour
March 26, 2008
Dear Ginny, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I remember how much you would talk about Doug when we worked together. God Bless.
With love always,
Karla (Eglseder) Rednour
March 25, 2008
My deepest sympathy to your family and pray you find comfort in knowing Doug is marching to a different drummer now. He's in the greatest parade of all with the King of Kings keeping time; mark time. That was an old drum corp term. I was so happy to see Doug at a Crusader Drum Corp reunion in 2006. He had such a good heart and tender soul. I know he will be missed, but also know he's in a much better place. May you all find comfort in knowing he's in the best of company. He no longer is burdened with our physical body that binds our spirit. He is free from any pain and suffering. Free to be with all our other loved ones that have passed on to the other side. Save a place in the grand stand for all your friends Doug. Rest in Peace. God Bless and Keep You Always. Your light still shines in the eyes of those who's lives you touched in so many ways. So happy trails to you, until we meet again~~~~~~
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Linda McNeil
March 10, 2008
Sorry to hear of the passing of Doug. I worked with him for the last few years at NTI. He was a pleasure to work with and will be greatly missed. My prayers are with his family now in there time of sorrow.
Patty Mejia
March 6, 2008
Doug will be greatly missed . He was a great person and a pleasure to have worked with, all these years in our program. My prayers to the family and friends for your loss.
Cheryl Haggard
March 6, 2008
I have really enjoyed working with Doug the past 4 years. He always had a great attitude and was a bright spot in my day. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family.
Cathy Theisen
March 6, 2008
To Doug's Family and Friends...It was a pleasure to work with Doug. I enjoyed hearing him on the phones and appreciated his dedication to our program. He will be missed...
Ed McCann
March 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to Doug's family and friends. Doug was a good man and a pleasure to work with.
XXOX
March 2, 2008
What an amazing service, Doug! You would have loved it, but I know you had a greater parade to march. Thank you for being such a good and faithful friend all these years and for sharing your wonderful family with me. It's amazing to me how our families blended to make so many favored memories. Thanks also for providing the path to the best friend a girl could ever hope to have! My love to each and every Brink: You're all so special to me. ('See you on the other side, Doug.)
Ken Coverdell
February 27, 2008
My heart goes out to Doug's family and friends. I remember Doug before the auto accident that changed his life. We were Crusader buddys and good friends. I remember us riding a gocart from my folks home in Belleville to his folks house in Fairview. That was before all the build-up between the two towns. It was an adventure that we were foolhardy to try, but we succeded. He was a strong vibrant person and didn't take any BS from anyone. That is just one of many good memories that I have of a friend from years past that left this world too soon. God bless him and condolences to his family.
Kyle May
February 27, 2008
Just wanted to tell you good-bye again buddy. I miss you already. Thanks for everything you did for me and helped me through. I really appreciate it all. And to all the family, we know he's in a better place now. I had a fun time getting to know everyone during my time w/ Doug, esp. Mom. I love you all.
Tammy Bova
February 26, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kathy & Ken Voigt
February 25, 2008
Diane and Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you (Michele's sister)
Pat Prohaska
February 25, 2008
Diane & family,
My prayers & thoughts are with you all.
I remember all of you quite well from our childhood days & many fond memories of riding our bikes up & down the dip by your house.
I see from the photo in the paper Doug still had that cute smile he always had.
Pat Prohaska (Patty Ferrenbach)
Craig & Jeanie Wilson
February 24, 2008
Our prayers are with you. We trust that The Great Comforter, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, will comfort you and give you the strength you need during this season of loss until you are again united with your loved one.
Terry Glave (Wood)
February 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers and with the Brink family. I'm very sorry that I will not be able to attend the service as I will be out of town. I remember all the good times we had in the Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corp. Doug was a very fun person and very kind. He is walking the streets of gold with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, you can't get better than that. God Bless you all.
Terry Glave (Wood)
February 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Brink family at this difficult time. I'm very sorry that I'm not able to attend the service, as I will be out of town. Even though I have not seen Doug in a number of years I will always remember the wonderful times we had in the Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corp. Doug was a very fun person and very kind. He is walking the streets of gold with our Saviour Jesus Christ, nothing could be better than that. He will be missed but our memories will never be gone. God Bless you all.
Debbie Stoltz
February 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jerry Benhoff
February 24, 2008
Les, Ginny and Family,
My thought and prayers are with you all.
carlos tomas
February 24, 2008
doug is my best friend and always will be
Cheryl Brink
February 23, 2008
My heart is with all of you. Wow Doug is WALKING those streets of gold !!! He with our wonderful Savior Jesus, no greater place to be. Wish I was there with you. God Bless all and I love you all ,
Cheryl
Sister Carolyn Schilling
February 23, 2008
Brink Family,
My prayer is with you all.
Christ's peace be with each
of you,
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