Henry "Bud" Brinker

1932 - 2021

CARROLLTON — Henry "Bud" Brinker, 88, of Carrollton died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Born in White Hall on Aug. 8, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Frances (Rawe) Brinker. He married the former Ellen Schulte on June 13, 1964, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 22, 2016.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Stephen Weber of Jacksonville; a son, Anthony Brinker of Bushnell; a son-in-law, Ronnie Hardwick of Carrollton; grandchildren, Shannon Peacock, Matthew (Ashton) Peacock, Hannah Hardwick, Elizabeth (Adam) Weber, Quinn Weber, Haley Brinker and Jordan (Hrishikesh) Saigaonkar; and great-grandchildren, Michael Keene, Kirstyn Edwards, Jayce Edwards and Greyson Peacock. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant son, Stephen; a son, Dennis Brinker; a daughter, Denise Hardwick; brothers, John "Jack" Brinker and Robert "Bob" Brinker; and a sister, Jean Rollins.

Bud worked for more than 50 years for Tri-County Service Co. (FS). He was a member of St. John's the Evangelist Church in Carrollton and a member of the Minute Men of the church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. He loved working with wood and made many gifts for friends and family from wood.

A private Mass will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest next to the love of his life, Ellen, following the Mass. Donations may be made to St. John's Church. Memorials may be mailed to the funeral home at P.O. Box 112, Carrollton, IL 62016. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at airsman-hires.com.