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Rita Brinker Obituary
Rita A. (nee Mette) loving wife of the late Elmer H. Brinker, passed peacefully to the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the age of 94. Rita was a member and past president of the St. Lawrence Rosary Altar Society and a volunteer tour director for the Price Hill Senior Center for many years. She loved to volunteer and she loved her family. Rita is survived by her children Eileen (Russ) Brown, Jerry (Sue) Brinker, Joe (Pam) Brinker, Janet (Tony) Grubbs and Marian (Tom) Loch. Grandchildren Aimee (Craig) Christo, the late Jill Brown, Kelly Brown, Sean (Karianne) Brown, Caitlin Brown, Jenni (Nick) Mardis, Matt (Tammy) Brinker, the late Emily Brinker, Brian Brinker, Ryan Grubbs, Kevin (Michelle Ricker) Loch, and Sara Loch. Great Grandchildren Jillian and Kaedin Christo, Liam, Ainsley and Elsa Brown, Lilli, A.J. and Emilie Mardis, Molly Brinker, Nicole, Aaron, Noelle and Ethan Loch. Visitation will be at Gilligan Siefke Funeral Home, 3671 Warsaw Ave, Price Hill, Monday, January 4, 2016 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Mass of the Christian Burial, Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 3680 Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205. Burial will be at the St. Joseph New Cemetery at Foley and Pedretti. Memorials may be made to the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed at GilliganFuneralHomes.com
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January 3, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Brinker family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Psalms 147 : 3
Pat Cook
January 3, 2016
Eileen, Jerry, Joe, Janet and Marian, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.
Mickey Merritt
January 3, 2016
Jerry, Sue, Jenny, Matt, and Brian I am so sorry for the loss of your mom and grandmother. I know that she will live in your hearts forever.
G. Daniels
January 3, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
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