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Ralph Brinker Obituary
Ralph Elmer Brinker Jr., 78, of La Mesa died Monday. He was born in Ohio and was a mechanic for Atkinson Marine. He retired from the Navy and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
Survivors include his daughters, Sharon and Cindy; sons, Robert, Ralph, Mike, Tom and Doug; 16 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services are pending.
A scattering of ashes at sea was planned.
Arrangements: Telophase Cremation Society, El Cajon.
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