BRINKMAN, William Joseph, 67, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on May 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur Brinkman, and Doris Nissen Brinkman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Gaile Hunter Brinkman; and by his loving children, daughter, Niki (Todd) Ofenloch; and son, Matthew (Coe) Brinkman; his grandchildren, Henry Ofenloch, Isabel Ofenloch, William Ofenloch, and Eleanor Ofenloch; his sister, Ruthann Brinkman; and his brother, Kenneth (Mary Ann) Brinkman. Arrangements under the direction of Surprise Funeral Care, Surprise, Arizona. Services are pending. To sign the guestbook, and leave condolences and well-wishes for the family, please visit, www.surprisefuneralcare.com.