Brinkman, Patrick J. Passed away peacefully on April 25th of cancer, age 76. Preceded in death by parents Ronald and Bonny and brother Jim. Survived by brothers Jeff, Dan and Mike, and sisters-in-law Nancy, Barb and Andi, Uncles Bob Brinkman, Tom Brinkman, and George Braunwarth, and many nieces and nephews. Retired from Hamlet and Smith. Vietnam war veteran. He was a good, honest man who had respect for all, and loved his family very much. Enjoyed fishing in Canada, snowmobiling, and golf. He will be greatly missed by his family, and his good friends. Service to be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church in No. St. Paul on Thursday, May 9th. Visitation at the church from 10-12:00, funeral mass to follow, luncheon to follow the mass in the gathering hall. Private Interment at Fort Snelling. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Beyond Hospice is preferred.