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Richard Brinker Obituary
Richard C. Brinker of Northampton, PA, passed away to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 1, 2013. He was born on December 25, 1943 in Allentown, PA. Richard worked for Royal Mfg., of Allentown and Jack Dankel Chevy of Allentown, but most of his life as a store manager for the following auto parts stores, Two Guys from Harrison, Penn Jersey Auto, Gold Star Auto and A & A Auto Parts, from which he retired in 2007. Survivors: He was the son of the late William C. and Bertha M. (Gaumer) Brinker, he will be sadly missed by his wife of 48 years, Carolyn (Krause) Brinker; and his five loving children, Keith and his wife, Dawn, of Palmerton, Brenda, wife of Dean Dech, of Seemsville, Karen, wife of Jeff Frack, of Northampton, Cheryl, wife of John Hudicka, of Palmerton, and Diane, wife of Brian Romankow, of Shoemakersville; he also had five loving grandchildren, Jessica, Derek, Kyle, Stephanie, and Brayden; and also one adorable great-grandchild, Evie; a sister, Mrs. Marilyn Schmidt of Allentown. He was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Kressler. Services: Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6, at 11 a.m., in the Reichel Funeral Home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. Calling hours will be Thursday, from 9 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Contributions: Memorials may be presented to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 22nd and Washington Ave., Northampton, PA 18067.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Brinker
James Elias
August 31, 2024
I had no money and was looking for a job. Dick was the manager at 2 Guys on 7th st. He took a chance and hired me. Was the best boss I have ever had.
Sincere, smart, kind.... showed me how to handle difficult customers. Was "all about his kids". Christmas time was an all-out gift festival for the kids .
Loved life . Rest in peace....... Jim Elias
Roberta Lauser
June 21, 2013
Dear Carolyn: It was so nice seeing you and talking to you today at PNC. I am so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I wish I had known earlier. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. Keep in touch, call me.
Roberta
Donna Zangari
June 14, 2013
To the Brinker Family-
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May you all find peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless You All...
Sal, Donna, & John Zangari
Denise Yurasits
June 11, 2013
Diane, So sorry to hear of your father's passing! May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time!
God Bless!
Denise Yurasits
Denise Holota
June 6, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of him and the lessons he taught us (Brenda, Karen and me)! With deepest sympathy.
Lisa (Hametz) Hughes
June 6, 2013
To the Brinker family,
My deepest sympathy.
Thom Krause
June 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you. Dick was a wonderful man & will be greatly missed. Thom Krause & Josie
John
June 6, 2013
I would like to extend my condolences to the family. Death is never something we get use to. But know during this time you are not alone. Our Creator promises better days ahead. He will give you the strength needed to get through this difficult time.
Kevin Person
June 5, 2013
Keith,Dawn and to all of the Brinker Family, We are sorry for your loss and send our deepest condolences.. He was a good man and I am going to miss him ... Sincerely, Kevin, Tina and Family
June 5, 2013
Cheryl and Brinker family, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Laura Pearsall
Maria Youngblood
June 5, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John Ritter
June 5, 2013
Carolyn, Dale, Brenda, Karen, Cheryl, Diane and families. My most heart felt sympathy at Richard's passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. He will always be with you, you just have to listen a little differently.
RosaIie Faulstick
June 4, 2013
Keith, Dawn, Kyle and Stephanie,
Our deepest condolences. I know how hard this is for all of you. We are here for you if there is anything we can do. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Love, Rosalie, Brian and Chase
Kelly, Chris, Noah and Sophi Zahradnik
June 4, 2013
Aunt Karen and Brinker Family: We are so very sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Bonnie and Joe (Kline) Mlasgar
June 4, 2013
Carolyn and family,
So sorry about the loss of Dick, he surely will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sharon Hopfensperger
June 4, 2013
Karen & family, so sorry for the loss of your father. You will all be in our hearts & prayers. Sharon & Tom
Sharon Lerch
June 4, 2013
To the Brinker Family and Extended Members,
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Brinker's family. Although I didn't know him personally, I knew him through his family. I was able to see and feel through his family members what a wonderful father he has been to them. Because of this, he raised wonderful children that he is able to be very proud of.
I'm so sorry that he had to endure such horrible pain. Now he is free of it and watching over each of you with a smile. He will continue live through each one of you.
I thank him for sharing his family with me. I wish him and the entire family love and peace in this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Sharon Lerch
Love, Marilyn, Jennifer, Andrew, Scott, Debbie Schmidt
June 4, 2013
Dear Aunt Carol and Family,
Thinking of you all, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers~
stacy pittenger
June 4, 2013
Thoughts are with the family.
Staci Krause
June 4, 2013
Keith, Dawn, Steph and Kyle - I am very sorry for your loss. I know all to well how difficult it is to loss a father and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are will you all.
-Staci
June 4, 2013
To the Brinker Family,
Sorry to here about Richard's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one.
Pat & Woody Bittner
June 4, 2013
So Sorry Keith to hear of the loss of your Father. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Gary & Ruth Gardner
Donna Schmidt
June 4, 2013
To Carolyn and the rest of the family, So very sorry for the loss of Richard, who was a dear sweet man.
BRITT AMEY
June 4, 2013
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS KEITH FROM EVERYONE HERE AT AMEY'S GARAGE INC YOUR IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!
June 4, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in each other and the memories you have... Kristen & Todd Oeltjen-Bruns
June 4, 2013
Cheryl, John, & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know the feeling as mom's memorial is Friday. Remembering you in prayer.
Midge & Dave
Kim, Keith & Kiel Houser
June 4, 2013
So sorry to hear Uncle Richard has passed away. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Cherish the memories!
June 4, 2013
Cheryl and family,
So sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers. Tracy Achepohl
June 4, 2013
Cheryl and John, so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family! Pat Kratfel
June 4, 2013
Keith, Dawn, Kyle and Stephanie....So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Vicki, Steve and Antonia
Eleanor Swank
June 4, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael & Cheryl Scholl
June 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of Uncle Dick's passing.You will continue to be in our thought's and prayers.
bruce brinker
June 4, 2013
sorry to hear of Richards passing. Time to time I would see him at the auto stores.will miss talking about our relatives who we never saw anymore.
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