Brinkmann, Claire C. (nee Wieberg), baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on July 23, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Brinkmann; loving mother of Jean (Bob) Ryan, Kathy (Greg) Cox, Karen (Ron) Giljum, JoAnn (Steve) Liddy, Laura (Keith) Lawler, Cheryl Brinkmann and the late infant son Bobby Brinkmann; cherished grandmother of Matt (Fiancee Karen), Dan (Sharon), Tim (Janet), Kristin (Andy), Jenny, Becky (Pat), Kari, Julie, Stacy (Anthony), Corinne (Trey), Mike (Stefanie), Stephanie (Ryan), Ashley (Collin), and the late Rob (Jen survives) and great-grandmother of Emily, Olivia, Colin, Maverick, Natalie, Dominic, Gavin, William, Ellie, Reagan, Fitz, Ethan, Jude, Henry, Audrey, Claire, Theo and Dylan; our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend.
Services: Visitation at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (3140 Meramec Street 63118) on Monday, July 29, from 10:30 am until time of funeral mass at 11:30 am. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Anthony of Padua Church, St. Louis ARC or The Easter Seals, appreciated.
Dear Jean and Bob and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. We are never really ready to let our moms go to their reward. It’s so difficult to let go. May her soul rest in peace. And may your family be comforted by loving memories of her.
Sincere condolences,
Betty Fau
Dear JoAnn, Steve, Corinne, Mike and the rest of your beautiful family be comforted in loving memories of your dear Mother and Grandmother. Losing that most special person in our daily lives is so very difficult. We are sending lots of prayers and much love. Our hearts go out to you.
Claire was a fantastic mother and a devoted bowling volunteer for the St. Louis Arc. She spent many Saturdays of her life working with Cheryl and the rest of the bowling crew. Over the past 35+ years, she dedicated herself to the Leisure Services Department’s Bowling programs. Claire was soft-spoken and found joy in watching Cheryl bowl a strike, always reminding her to ensure her ball came up the shoot, sit down, and wait for the next round.
I will miss her dearly. She taught me so much about working with people with disabilities.
Happy Journey, Claire, on your new adventure!
With love,
Rhonda Hembree
Director of Leisure Services at the St. Louis Arc
I will miss Mrs. Brinkman,
We had many wonderful discussions during our time together. She has a beautiful soul that will be missed. It was a pleasure to know and be part of her life.
So sorry for your loss
I’m sure she’s in heaven quilting & bowling🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dear Jean (Bob) & Family,
Lifting You In Prayer.
Your Trinity Lutheran Church Family
Dear Jean and All,
Larry and I are so very sorry of your Mom’s passing but We know she’s looking down on here wonderful and big family with pride and without pain!
We are also very, very sorry that we were in Michigan and could not attend the Mass today… we tried to change flights but it was not possible. We will talk with you soon and have dinner to reminice.