Robert W. "Bob" Brinker
Robert Wayne Brinker, 80, of Maquoketa passed away on January 6, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He had many specials nicknames, including Bobby, Ringtail, Poppa Ringtail, Poppa Balloon, Papa Binker but most knew him as just Bob. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 13, 2017,at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 P.M. on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Bridgeport Cemetery, rural Maquoketa. Bob was born on July 1, 1936 in rural Maquoketa, Iowa, to Carl Henry and Zelma Agnes (Van Hook) Brinker. He was educated at Stoney Point Country School where he graduated from 8th grade. It was at that point his dad gave him the choice of going onto high school or his dad would buy him a tractor. Bob chose the tractor and began his lifelong career as a farmer. Later on in his farm career he was a salesman for DeKalb seed corn for 25 years. In 1993, he started Bob Brinker Construction and Overhead Doors, a business he operated until present. Bob made many friends along the way. Bob married the love of his life, Phyll...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
Joyce Ostert, on December 23, 1956 at the First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, a 60th anniversary milestone he was especially proud of. To this union five children were born: Deb, Phillip, Barb, Linda and Kim.Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing for Catfish, playing cards and telling stories. He especially loved spending time with his family. Those left to honor Bob's memory include his wife, Phyllis Brinker of Maquoketa, IA; children Deb (Greg) Sieverding of Bellevue, IA, Phillip (Margie) Brinker of Maquoketa, IA, Linda (special friend Ronnie Protz) Portz ofClinton, WI, and Kim (Tony) Schulte of Oxford, IA; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Billy Brinker and Karl Vohringer, and a daughter Barb Gebhart. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Robert W. "Bob" Brinker memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
