William Allen Brininstool

William Allen Brininstool obituary

William Allen Brininstool

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William Allen Brininstool, 89, of Brooklyn, Michigan, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025,

unexpectedly after a brief illness. Bill's family and friends will gather Saturday, November 29, 2025

from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Brooklyn Chapel. Lodge of Sorrow service

will take place at 12:00 pm with military honors to follow.

He was born on September 13, 1936 in Adrian, Michigan to Joe and Jessie (Cochrane) Brininstool.

Bill married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, the late Sharon Foor, on July 21, 1956, in

Adrian, Michigan at the First Christian Church. They had 69 wonderful years together, until her

passing. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. He took many trips to Canada

with his buddies to fish. Bill graduated from Adrian High School, class of 1955. He then joined the

United States Navy from 1955-1959 as a machinist. Bill was employed at Budd Company Wheel and

Brake Division where he retired after many years of service. He was also a Jackson Firefighter in his

early years. Bill was a charter member of the Irish Hills Eagles, #3689. He enjoyed telling stories,

especially to his daughters. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed playing pranks. Children and

dogs always had a strange fascination with him. Above all, Bill loved spending time with his family

and his pets. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bill is survived by his children, Deborah (Robert) Brininstool, Cheryl Stolpe, Tracy (Rick)

Frydrychowski, and Rachel (Kerry) Weber; a sister, Patsy Gross; grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel, Jesse

(Jennah), Travis, Wesley and Tyler; great grandchildren, Nathaniel, William, Juniper, Joven and

Jorrah; many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his faithful fur companion, Cletus. He is

preceded in death by parents, Joe and Jessie; wife, Sharon; brother, James and a nephew, Nick.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Jackson County Animal Shelter. Please leave a message of

comfort for Bill's family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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137 S Main St

PO Box 396, Brooklyn, MI 49230

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