James "Jim" Michael Brinkmann, Sr., 58, of Chaptico, MD passed away on May 23, 2014 at Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD. Born on March 20, 1956 in Waterford, WI he was the loving son of the late Evelyn Josphene Brezgel Brinkmann and John Edward Brinkmann, Sr.

Jim was the loving husband of Rose M. Brinkmann whom he married on July 18, 1981.

Jim is survived by his children: John E. Brinkmann, II of Southern Pines, NC, and James M. Brinkmann, II (Katherine) of Sacramento, CA. Siblings: Patricia Sohns (Skip) of Burlington, WI, John H. Brinkmann of Grafton, WI., Sharon Hoff (Bob) of Germantown, WI, and Robert Brinkmann (Mario) of Long Island, NY. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Brinkmann.

Jim graduated from Waterford Union High School in 1974. Jim served in the United States Army for 14 years from June 22, 1974 to August 3, 1988, serving at various duty stations and was awarded multiple honors. He moved from Fort Meade, MD to St. Mary's County, MD in 1988 and worked for ManTech as a Senior Technical Recruiter.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Christ Church, Chaptico, MD. Interment will be private.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD and/or the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20005.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.