Wayne E. Brinkmeier Obituary
The passing of Wayne E. Brinkmeier (Port Byron, Illinois) occurred on July 8, 2026. Wayne, born on August 8, 1937, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wayne E. Brinkmeier to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Brinkmeier and Nellie Brinkmeier (Asche); his siblings, Robert Brinkmeier and Leola; his brother-in-law Ken Schneiderman; and his nephew Dennis Schneiderman.
He is survived by: his wife Sally Gelsinger Fritz; his children, Dana Paulsen of Audubon, Iowa and Brent Brinkmeier (Nikki) of Port Byron; his grandson Cole Brinkmeier; his children, Hadley of Port Byron, Arlan of Port Byron, Clayton Brinkmeier of Newport, Kentucky. and Kim Roman (Bob) of Anawan; his grandchildren, Dusty Moore, Alicia Sheldon, Sarah Vandermyde and Lola Champion; his child A. J. DePyper (Cindy) of Indiana; and his grandchildren, Adam, Zach and Mason. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and countless friends.
Memorials may be made to the Riverdale Boosters.
