James Brincks, age 76, of Carroll, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Carroll.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. The celebrant will be Fr. Patrick Behm assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music will be by Cindy Bauer and the St. Joseph’s Choir. Lector will be Dawn Brincks. Gift Bearers will be Alice Miskimins, Eileen Sander, and Joan Bernholtz. Casket Bearers will be Tim Bernholtz, Mark Brincks, Stan Brincks, Brian Sander, Scott Sander, and Amy Bernholtz. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the church in Dedham.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left at www.sharpfuneral.com.
James, the son of Louis and Marcella (Schultes) Brincks was born on August 9, 1947 in Carroll, Iowa. He grew up between Dedham and Coon Rapids and attended school at St. Joseph’s School in Dedham.
After his formal education Jim worked as a farm hand before working for Hallet Construction from 1966-1969. Jim then became an Owner-Operator Truck Driver, pulling for various companies until he began a 30-year career with Smithway Motor Xpress. In 1987 Jim earned Owner-Operator of the Year Award, and in 2002 was awarded 1,500,000 miles of Safe Driving award. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, playing cards, watching football, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
James is survived by his siblings: George (Geneva) Brincks of Templeton, Alice Miskimins of Perry, Eileen Sander of Carroll, Lavonne (Gary) Dungan of Ida Grove, Joan (Paul) Bernholtz of Carroll, Doris (Mike) Piriak of Stafford, VA, and Jerry (Deb) Brincks of Lidderdale, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives and friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Louis H, and Marcella Brincks, brother: Donald Brincks and brothers-in-law: Glen Miskimins, and Denis Sander.