Sidney Earl Brinkman
March 9, 1928 ~ April 8, 2008
Brinkman, Sidney Earl, 80, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 in Wichita, Kansas. Service 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 12, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Sidney was born March 9, 1928 to Dorothea Laura Rath Brinkman and John Henry Brinkman in Chanute, Kansas. He enlisted in the military and served his country in the 28th Infantry Division during the occupation of Germany. He returned home and graduated magna cum laude from Wichita State University. Later he earned an MS in Accounting at WSU and became a CPA. He married Shirley Louise Harr on June 2, 1961 in Wichita. Following a brief stint in public accounting with Bonicamp, Koelling Smith, Sid joined the accountancy faculty at WSU an assistant professor in 1968, retiring in 1993. He was a loving husband to his wife, Shirley, of the home and was a devoted uncle to 13 nieces and nephews, 17 great-nieces and nephews and 16 great-great-nieces and nephews. Sidney possessed a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by all. He will be greatly missed. Memorial to: American Heart Association. P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS, 66601.
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Sid and I go back a long way due to our relationship with WSU. While I would never want to offend the accounting profession, Sid was probably the most well rounded accountant I have ever met. He didn’t fit the stereotype. Our conversations varied from sports to fine art, and yes, even to business. He was a true gentlemen and I’m sure that his many friends and colleagues will miss his sense of humor and general knowledge in so many areas. We are saddened by his passing and offer our sympathies to Shirley.
Sid, my favorite uncle, was such a great person. He was my youngest uncle and was so much fun to be with as a child. I have not seen him for years but we have talked on the phone throughout the years and most recently, several months ago. I will miss him greatly. I wish I could be there on Saturday. I will be there in spirit. My love to all the Brinkman clan.
Sid was my first accounting professor at WSU. (Acct 310) He had a way of breaking the tough concepts down so that they were understandable. He was always a quite a character in class, too. Never a dull moment for what could have been a dull subject matter. The accounting profession has lost a fabulous mentor. I will pray for his family and friends.
Shirley, I’m so sorry to learn of Sid’s passing. He was a special man, and will be missed by many. Our common birthday will never be quite the same. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Sid and I were colleagues for many years. He had a brilliant mind, tremendous intellectual curiosity, and the quickest wit I’ve ever seen. Sid was a warm and generous man who will be greatly missed.
Thirty four years ago I came to WSU as a new instructor. One of the first to greet me and make me feel at home was Sid.Throughout the years, he didnt change. Always upbeat and courteous, he was a gentleman from the old school. I am saddened by his passing and share in the family’s grief.