Dr. Bruce C. Brink Sr.

Dr. Bruce Brink Sr. Obituary
Dr. Bruce C. Brink Sr., 97, of Patoka passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at the Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, with his family by his side. He was born December 10, 1927 in Lakeland, FL to Dr. Charles Allen Brink Sr. and Clara Lillian (Weber) Brink.
Bruce married the love of his life, Lois, on August 8th, 1948. They had four children, Bruce Jr., Carol, Sue and Jane Ann. In his words his children "were the foundation of his life."
He was passionate about his country home; which was built in 1836, Angus cattle, and Meadow Lake Angus Farm. He loved to mow the pasture and working with his family on various projects on the farm. He enjoyed traveling with Lois, attending cattle shows, reading historical books, listening to classical music, gardening, swimming, antiques and spending quality time with all of his grandkids and great-grandkids.
As a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine, he worked in a family practice setting for nearly 60 years. For many years, he worked alongside his father, Charles A. Brink and later his son Bruce Brink, Jr. He was an empathetic physician and left an impactful impression with his calming approach and knowledgeable insight.
He was a member of the Gibson General Hospital, Indiana Osteopathic Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Practice, Chief of staff at Wirth Osteopathic Hospital (1975), Chief of staff at Gibson General Hospital, (1974, 1981-1982), President of the Indiana Osteopathic Association (1963-1964), Board of trustees for 20 years at Indiana Osteopathic Assoc. He was a Kinzinger Plaque recipient (1977), as well as the Sagamore of the Wabash by Indiana Governor Robert Orr (1986). He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder for many years. He was a board member of Gibson Co. Community Foundation, a member of Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Hadi Shrine. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club, a member of the American Angus Association, Gibson Co. Historical Society and Indiana Historical Society.
Bruce is survived by a son, Dr. Bruce C. Brink Jr. (Becky) of Princeton; daughters, Carol Kolb (Bill) of Hatfield, Sue Brink Lemmon of Richland, and Jane Ann Rogers (Tony) of Patoka; grandchildren Jaleigh Cates (Chris), Parker Brink (Kathleen), Raleigh Brink, Katherine Brink, Kristine Parsley (Eric), Freda Lesh (Zac), Zach Rogers (Hannah), A.J. Rogers, and Leslie Rogers (Trent); great grandchildren, Gavin, Max, Summer, Jeter, Caleigh, Michael, T.J. Klaire, Ruby, Hank, Crew, and Kase
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Jean Brink; brother and sister-in-law Charles A. Brink Jr. and Betty Brink; son's-in-law, Harry Young, and Dick Lemmon.
A memorial service celebrating Bruce's life will be held 6 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton, with Brian Newton officiating. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 3 until 6 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lois Brink Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund c/o Gibson County Community Foundation, 127 N. Hart St., Princeton, IN 47670. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences and memories may be expressed online at colvinfuneralhome.com. The Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brink family.
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