Kenneth "Ken" Edward Brinker

Kenneth “Ken” Edward Brinker, 39, of Watford City, North Dakota, passed away on February 21, 2025. Ken was born on February 9, 1986 in Lapeer, the son of Duane and Beverly (Bogar) Brinker. Ken grew up in North Branch and was a 2004 graduate of North Branch High School.  Ken worked for the oil industry during his free time he enjoyed walking trails, watching movies and challenging his math skills. He was an avid sports fan. He adored his nieces and nephew. Ken was a son, brother, uncle and great friend. He was quiet, but was always eager to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbor. Everyone who met him enjoyed his company.  To some he was Ken, Kenny, big Ken, Genna, little big brother, Uncle Ken, Ken dawg and more. He will be forever missed.

Ken is survived by his parents, Duane and Bev Brinker, his siblings, Nick (Heather) Brinker, Nate (Carrie) Brinker, Kara (Matt) Dalfino, nieces, Rachel and Emily Brinker, Ava Dalfino, nephew, Eli Dalfino,  cousins, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Rose Brinker and Ed and Ida Bogar.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church or the charity of your choice.

A gathering of family and friends will be on Saturday, March 15, 2025, 10:00 A.M-11:00 A.M.    at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial  at  11:00 A.M.  Rev. Richard Treml will officiate. Ken will be buried at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

You may share an online condolence and memories of Ken to the family at www.blackburnchapel.com

Arrangements by Blackburn Chapel-Martin Funeral Home

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