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Michael Brinker Obituary
TROY - Michael Brinker, age 72, of Troy, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Ohio's Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy. He was born on May 5, 1953, in Richmond, IN, to the late Richard and Anna Ruth (Schroeder) Brinker.
Michael is survived by two children: AJ (Maggie) Brinker of Beavercreek, OH, and Ayla Brinker of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren: Lena and Hugh Brinker; and brother: Ron Brinker of Kansas City, KS. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Anne (Carnes) Brinker.
Michael received his bachelor's degree in communications from Purdue University.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Miami County, 3230 N. County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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