Floyd Henry Brinkman
Updated Feb 06, 2019
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  4. 4. Obituary
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Floyd Henry Brinkman (1925 - 1990)

Floyd Henry Brinkman, father to 8 children, was born on December 28, 1925 in Correctionville, Iowa. He was born to Henry Brinkman and Ella (Schutte) Brinkman, with siblings Walter, Arlene, and Arlen. He was baptized at St Johns Lutheran, Battle Creek, Iowa. Floyd married Geraldine Rose Monroe. and they gave birth to Teresa Marie , Douglas Floyd, Sheila Rose, Sharon Marie, Carol Ann, Rosella Jo Brinkman-Lee, Floyd Jr, and Bernie Shawn Leroy. He died in January 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska at 64 years old. His family lists the cause of death as: stroke. He was buried in Westlawn cemetary, Omaha, Nebraska, Nebraska.

His family heritage is believed to be: White, Citizen. His nationality is: German. His religion is listed as being: Lutheran.

Floyd's education includes: 4 Years Of High School. His occupation and profession is listed as: Grain miller union-Kelloggs Corp, Omaha, Ne. He is affiliated with Cross Lutheran Church.

Military service:
Military serial#: 37772964 Enlisted: August 24, 1944 in Ft Snelling Minnesota Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law.
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Birth

 in Correctionville, Woodbury County, Iowa United States

Baptized

at St Johns Lutheran, in Battle Creek, Ida County, Iowa United States

Death

 in in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska United States
Cause of death: Stroke

Cause of death

Stroke

Burial / Funeral

at Westlawn cemetary, in Omaha, Nebraska, Douglas County, Nebraska United States

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Last Known Residence

1624 Deer Park Blvd, in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska United States

Average Age

Floyd Henry Brinkman lived 9 years shorter than the average Brinkman family member when he died at the age of 64.

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Family

Father: Henry Brinkman
Mother: Ella (Schutte) Brinkman
Siblings: Walter Brinkman, Arlene Brinkman, and Arlen Brinkman (Deceased Baby)

Wife: Geraldine Rose Monroe
Children with Geraldine: Teresa Marie , Douglas Floyd, Sheila Rose, Sharon Marie, Carol Ann, Rosella Jo Brinkman-Lee, Floyd Jr, and Bernie Shawn Leroy

Education

4 Years Of High School

Professions

Grain miller union-Kelloggs Corp, Omaha, Ne

Organizations

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Military Service

Military serial#: 37772964
Enlisted: August 24, 1944 in Ft Snelling Minnesota
Military branch: No Branch Assignment
Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law

Middle name

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Surnames

Ethnicity

White, Citizen

Nationality

German

Religion

Lutheran

Gender

Male

Timeline

1925 - In the year that Floyd Henry Brinkman was born, gangster Al "Scarface" Capone took over the Chicago bootlegging racket at age 26. Previously right hand man to boss Johnny Torrio, Capone took over when Torrio was shot and severely injured and decided to resign. The bootlegging and brothel organization was massive and when asked what he did, Capone often replied "I am just a businessman, giving the people what they want".

1946 - By the time he was 21 years old, on July 4th, the Philippines gained independence from the United States. In 1964, Independence Day in the Philippines was moved from July 4th to June 12th at the insistence of nationalists and historians.

1981 - He was 56 years old when on August 1st, MTV debuted. It was the first music video TV channel. The first music video played was the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" - the second was Pat Benatar's "You Better Run".

1986 - Floyd was 61 years old when on September 8th, the Oprah Winfrey Show went into national syndication. A popular talk show, it was number 1 in the ratings since its debut. The last show aired on May 25, 2011.

1990 - In the year of Floyd Henry Brinkman's passing, on April 24th, the Hubble telescope was launched into space after long delays due to the Challenger explosion. An optical flaw was found within weeks of launch but was fixed within three years. The discoveries made possible by the Hubble have contributed to scientists' understanding of the universe.

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Obituary

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Floyd H Brinkman, Dec 28, 1925-January 1990, Preceded in death by Son Bernie, Mother Ella, Father Henry Brinkman Brother Arden, ,Survived by wife Geraldine Rose, 8 children, Grandchildren, Sister Arlene Hardesty, Brother Walter Brinkman(Marie), many friends and extended family. Funeral Cross Lutheran Church and burial at Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetary.

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World war 2 Veteran, very strong, intelliegent and hardworking family man.
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