Wayne J. Brinker, of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away Fri., May 10, 2019 at the age of 83.
Loving husband for 25 years of Margaret "Peggy" T. Brinker, nee Casserly; cherished son of the late Charles Henry and Mary Elizabeth Brinker; devoted father of Mary Elizabeth Benne, Leslie Ann (Dan) Compton, Tim Kohlenhoefer, and Carrie Elizabeth (Jerry) Maus; loving grandfather of Jeff, Tom (Kara), Christie (Brice), Ali, Devin (Cassie), and Kali; treasured great-grandfather of Easton, Lily, and Connor; dear brother of Sr. Maureen Brinker, SSND, and Pat Goddard; beloved uncle, brother-in-law, and friend to many.
Wayne is also preceded in death by his beloved first wife of 34 years, Mary H. Brinker; sisters, Bernice Pfeiffer, Mary Jane Streibel, Lorraine Honkey, Gladys Williams; and brother, Kenneth Brinker.
Wayne was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in St. Charles. He was also a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers. Wayne was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Memorials may be made in Wayne's name to Retirement Fund for Sisters of Notre Dame: Make checks to: Sisters of the Notre Dame Retirement Fund, 320 East Ripa Ave, St Louis, Mo. 63125.