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Robert E. Brinkmmeier (May 20, 1922 – March 9, 2007) was an American politician, businessman, and educator.
Brinkmeier was born on a farm near Pearl City, Illinois, Stephenson County, Illinois and went to Shannon High School in Carroll County, Illinois. He served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Bradley University and his master's degree from Northern Illinois University. He was a teacher, coach, and athletic director at several high schools. Brinkmeier was also in the insurance business and lived in Freeport, Illinois. Brinkmeier served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1967 to 1977 and was a Democrat. Brinkmeier died at Memorial Health Center in Springfield, Illinois.