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Robert Ray Brink

1934 - 2018

Robert Ray Brink obituary, 1934-2018, Chicago, IL

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Robert Brink Obituary

Age 84, died peacefully on Sunday, September 2nd, 2018, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 31, 1934, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Robert graduated from Laurel Mississippi High School and Princeton University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering. He was a member of the Princeton crew team, winning the Henley Royal Regatta in England in 1956. Robert later received a Masters of Business Administration from Stanford University in 1961. Also in 1961, Robert married the love of his life, Connie (nee Browning). He was president of Folger Adams Co., in Joliet, Illinois, for 13 years. Subsequently he founded RR Brink Locking Systems, in Shorewood, Illinois, in 1976 making it the leading manufacturer of high security detention locks. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Connie (nee Browning) Grinton; three children, Dr. Stephen Folger (Patricia) Grinton, Charles Robert (Catherine) Brink and Susan Brink (Henson) Orser; 15 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. At his request, Robert's body was donated to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for the advancement of medical research. Please join the family of Robert Brink in celebrating his life on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 2:00-5:00 p.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Please do not send flowers. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Sep. 16 to Sep. 21, 2018.

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Greg & Machiko Call

January 31, 2022

Sorry to hear the passing of Robert Brink. A super nice person that I wished I got to know better. He had a heart of gold. Though I am just finding this news 3+ years after his passing, I still wish the best to the Brink family. God Bless & God Speed.

Z L

September 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

September 20, 2018

Sorry for your loss may God be with you all
1 Thessalonians 4:14

CE

Dr Louis Dimas

September 19, 2018

Connie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We have such happy memories of our times together. Joan and Lou Dimas

September 19, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7

September 18, 2018

May the Most High God give peace, strength and comfort to you during this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

September 18, 2018

Revelasion.21.4.5.muy pronto jehova cumplira su promesa y mediante su hijo jesucristo asi sera

VT

September 17, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Brink family. May the God of comfort help you during this difficult time.

Michael Sims

September 16, 2018

Robert was a great influence in my life. He made it apparent to me the benefits of a higher education, the merits of entrepreneurship, the value of good friends and the endearing love of a family. He also showed me many examples of fine wit and dignity. I will miss him dearly.

Thomas Hodgkinson

September 16, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family
over their loss.
Mr Brink was a very good friend to me and my company over many many years.
He will truly be missed.
Tom Hodgkinson
Intersource Technology

September 16, 2018

May mercy, peace and love be increased to you during this sad and difficult time. Accept my sincere condolences. Jude 2

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