Donald Brinkman Obituary
In loving memory of Donald Brinkman of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, who departed this world on January 30, 2026 at the age of 95. Donald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Brinkman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Brinkman and Kate Brinkman (Dean); his sons, David Brinkman and Dr. Dean Brinkman; his parents-in-law, Harry and Grace Dieltz; his brothers, Tom Brinkman and Jack Brinkman; and his siblings-in-law, Earl Dieltz, Kay Dieltz, Eileen Brinkman and Lucille Brinkman.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Mae Dieltz; his son Daniel Brinkman (Vicki) of New Ulm; his daughter-in-law Sandy Brinkman of Sleepy Eye; his grandchildren, Nicole Brinkman (Chad Gentz), Alexandra Brinkman (Brandon Bode), Deonna White (Zach) and Carter Brinkman (Emma Carpenter); his great grandchild Liam Gentz; his sister Betty Harstad of New Richmond, WI; and his siblings-in-law, Bucco Dieltz of New Richmond, WI and Marianne Dieltz of Wisconsin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
