Michael was born in Ottawa, Ilinois on August 6, 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972 and graduated from Cal Poly University in 1976 with highest honors. Michael was a dedicated employee of Mobil Oil (later ExxonMobil) from 1976 until his retirement in 2011.
Michael is preceded in death by his father, Lt. Col. Paul A. Brinkman. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, his son, Chad, and his daughters, Shannon (husband Brian), Heather (husband Matt) and Kelley. Survivors also include grandchildren, Jaxson, Shayley and Kylee, his mother, Lois, his brothers Charles and Paul, and his sister, Carol.
Michael was an extremely devoted family man - a loving husband, Dad and Papa. He is dearly loved, honored and respected by all. He will be greatly missed.