Gary Lee Brinker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gary Lee Brinker, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2021. He was born on December 10, 1939 in Hackensack, NJ to Paul A. and Evelyn M. (Smith) Brinker. Gary graduated from Rutherford High School, class of 1957 and Wilmington College. He proudly served in the US Navy and then taught and coached high school in Eaton, Ohio. Gary had a passion for law enforcement beginning with his career in the FBI, where he made lifelong friendships. He worked for the Fulton County Sheriff's Department, and then was the Commander of the Police Academy at Owens Community College. After retirement, he continued to assist with the police academy fire arms training. Gary loved his family and his grandchildren, and was always there to help when needed. He will be dearly missed, along with his world famous milkshakes. Surviving is his wife Janet, son Scott (Becki) Brinker, daughters Beth Brinker and Donna (Drew) Potter; grandchildren Lauren (Anthony), Abigail, Garrison, Grace, Tennessee, Ayden, Alec, and Anna; and great grandson Landon. His brother Bruce (Lucy) and sister Donna Brinker also survive. Gary will be buried at Ravine Cemetery in Sylvania, Ohio with Military Honors. A celebration of life will be held later this year. Memorial donations may be given to a historical preservation project of the donor's choice. Coyle Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Please leave a condolence message at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

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Gary Lee Brinker

December 10, 1939 - January 11, 2021