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Henry Brinker

Carrollton |

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

Born in White Hall on August 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, Jordan (Hrishikesh) Saigaonkar, great-grandchildren: Michael Keene, Kirstyn Edwards, Jayce Edwards, Greyson Peacock. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, an infant son Stephen, a son Dennis Brinker, a daughter Denise Hardwick, brothers: John 'Jack' Brinker, Robert 'Bob' Brinker and a sister: Jean Rollins. 

Bud worked for over 50 years for the Tri-County Service Company (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. 

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 at this time. 

Condolences may be left online at:www.airsman-hires.com


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Airsman Hires Funeral Home

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