Brian D. Brinker

August 8, 1964 - September 10, 2014

Brian D. Brinker, 50, of Springfield, died at 8:38 pm, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1964 in Jacksonville, to Robert W. and Marilyn DeShasier Brinker. He married Dawn Proctor on October 14, 1989 and she survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Morgan, Paige and Riley Brinker all of Springfield; his parents, Robert and Marilyn Brinker of Murrayville; twin sister, Brenda (Jerry) Daily of Murrayville; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Doug and Judy Proctor of Phoenix, AZ; one brother-in-law, Rodd (Kerrie) Proctor of Phoenix, AZ; one sister-in-law, Tara (Barry) Larson of Queen Creek, AZ and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Brian was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. He was employed by the State of Illinois as a Bureau Chief at the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and worked for the State of Illinois since 1986 in various positions. He graduated from Jacksonville High School and also graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville in 1986.

He enjoyed watching his girls play sports and spending time with his family. He was a Cardinal Fan and enjoyed playing baseball from Jr. High through college.

Memorial Gathering: 4-7 pm, Friday, September 12, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 4 pm.

Additional Gathering: 10-11 am Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Church.
Memorial Mass: 11 am, Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Reverend Jeff Grant officiating
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Private burial will take place at a later date at St. John’s Cemetery in Carrollton.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bank of Springfield for an Education Fund for his Children or to Blessed Sacrament School.

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Visitation Information

Date: Friday, September 12, 2014

Time: 04:00 pm

End Time: 07:00 pm

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461

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Prayer Service at 4 pm

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014

Time: 10:00 am

End Time: 11:00 am

Blessed Sacrament Church

Address:

1725 South Walnut Street, Springfield, IL, 62704

(217) 528-7521

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Service Information

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014

Time: 11:00 am

Blessed Sacrament Church

Address:

1725 South Walnut Street, Springfield, IL, 62704

(217) 528-7521

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Cemetery Information

Private Family Burial at St. John’s Cemetery in Carrollton, Illinois

Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to Bank of Springfield for an Education Fund for his Children or to Blessed Sacrament School

Visitation Information

Date: Friday, September 12, 2014

Time: 04:00 pm

End Time: 07:00 pm

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461

Map

Prayer Service at 4 pm

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014

Time: 10:00 am

End Time: 11:00 am

Blessed Sacrament Church

Address:

1725 South Walnut Street, Springfield, IL, 62704

(217) 528-7521

Map

Service Information

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2014

Time: 11:00 am

Blessed Sacrament Church

Address:

1725 South Walnut Street, Springfield, IL, 62704

(217) 528-7521

Map

Cemetery Information

Private Family Burial at St. John’s Cemetery in Carrollton, Illinois

Memorial Information

Memorial contributions may be made to Bank of Springfield for an Education Fund for his Children or to Blessed Sacrament School

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Debbie Riva Wells posted on 9/22/14

I am so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I worked with him when he began at IDPA right out of college. He had a great sense of humor and was a joy to work with. You have my deepest sympathy

Ron Hainds posted on 9/16/14

I was so saddened to read of Brian's passing upon my return from a week's vacation. Although I have not seen Brian since high school, I remember Brenda, his sister, and him well. They were both students in my accounting class at Jacksonville High School. I always found Brian to be a kind, quiet, and extremely studious individual who happened to be naturally bright. It was a pleasure to have taught both of these individuals. Over a 41-year teaching career, there are those students who leave a lasting impression. Brian and Brenda were both those kinds of students. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, son, brother, and friend.

Dan Nash posted on 9/15/14

I only knew Brian through his Dad, who always spoke with great pride of all of Brian's accomplishments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Brinker family during this time of sorrow.

Dan Nash posted on 9/15/14

I only knew Brian through his Dad, who always spoke with great pride of all of Brian's accomplishments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Brinker family during this time of sorrow.

Bev Jones Gover posted on 9/15/14

Dear Bob, Marilyn and family...It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one but remembering and talking about all the good times you shared will keep Brian in your "presence" forever. Take care and know your friends have you in their thoughts. Fondly....your old Kane friend..bev

Bev Jones Gover posted on 9/15/14

Tom Samuels posted on 9/15/14

Dear Dawn and family, I was in Canada when I heard of Brian's passing. I am saddened and so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Brian during my years at Illinois College. He was a great teammate on our baseball team and Sigma Pi brother. I cherish the time I was able to spend with Brian. Warm Regards, Tom Samuels

dwight & loretta simmons posted on 9/13/14

Dear Bob, Marilyn, & Family, we are deeply sorry to hear of your loss, words are never enough in these dark hours, but please know our thoughts and pryers go with you. your friends always, dwight & loretta simmons

dwight & loretta simmons posted on 9/13/14

Dominic Casey posted on 9/13/14

I'm so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Gil and Jan Allan posted on 9/12/14

Our deepest sympathy for Brian's family. Our friendship began the day he and Brenda were born. Same day as our daughter. May you all find peace in the beautiful memories you had with Brian. God bless you all. Gil and Jan Allan. Jacksonville, Ill

Gil and Jan Allan posted on 9/12/14

Terri Gardner posted on 9/12/14

Dawn, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the girls and in my thoughts and prayers.

Chad Dawdy posted on 9/12/14

Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayersyo to you and his family. Godspeed to Brian

Lee Ann Blackaby Koehler posted on 9/12/14

Dawn, I wish to express deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of Brian. You, Morgan, Paige, Riley and your extended family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all at this difficult time.

Lee Ann Blackaby Koehler posted on 9/12/14

Kathy McIntire posted on 9/12/14

Dawn, I was shocked to hear this. It is hard to imagine what you are going through. Please know that you and your girls are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan Currier posted on 9/12/14

I am so sorry for your loss. All my thoughts are with you. Dan Currier of Jacksonville

Dan Currier posted on 9/12/14

I am so very sorry for your loss. All my thoughts are with you. Dan Currier of Jacksonville

Michael Turner posted on 9/12/14

Riley and family so sorry to hear about your dad's passing.Megan thinks the world of you and will be there for you if needed.

Ashley Barham posted on 9/12/14

I am so sorry to all of the Brinker Family! We are thinking and praying for you daily. Its hard to believe that he won't be there when we drop off the babies in the morning. I will always remember how he taught Ben where his nose was and was always there with a high five =)

Jill Logan Kyhn posted on 9/12/14

My prayers go out to Dawn and the family of Brian. I knew Brian at Illinois College and he was always smiling, always cheerful. So sorry for your loss.

Jill Logan Kyhn posted on 9/12/14

My prayers go out to Dawn and the family of Brian. I knew Brian at Illinois College and he was always smiling, always cheerful. So sorry for your loss.

Craig Reiser posted on 9/12/14

I smile when I think of the great times the families of Morgan's BSS basketball teammates had together. Brian was always so supportive of Morgan and all the girls. Anyone who was at the game in Taylorville knows how supportive he was of me! Morgan and Dawn I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a super guy. Craig Reiser

JAMES BRYAN WELCH posted on 9/12/14

Brian was a good guy and a kind soul! I knew him in Jr. High, High School, and at Illinois College. I never heard say an unkind word to anyone or about anyone; he harbored ill-will towards no one. Rest in peace, Brian.

JAMES BRYAN WELCH posted on 9/12/14

Matthew Kurz posted on 9/11/14

Brian is a devoted husband, wonderful father, and cherished family member. Even as an "outlaw" to his family, Brian was always nice, kind, and treated me as just another member of the family. May he forever rest in the loving arms of our Lord, and may we all who are left to mourn find some consolation in that fact. Love Matt

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