Donald Henry Brinkman

Donald Henry Brinkman, 95 of Sleepy Eye, was called to heaven on January 30th, 2026, at the Mayo Hospital in Mankato with his family by his side. Don faithfully served God for nearly 96 years. He was a dedicated and faithful husband, father, grandparent, and great-grandparent. Visitation will be Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with a Prayer Service at 1:45 pm prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on Monday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 10:30 am. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:00 am and will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/stmarysleepyeye. The clergy will be Fr. Nathan Hansen. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye.

Military Honors will be provided by Sleepy Eye Honor Guard.

Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.