Thomas Brinkmeyer

Thomas (Tom) Brinkmeyer, 91, passed away on December 30, 2025. Tom was the owner of Tom's Sales and Service in Sound for many years in Brenham.

Tom was born on October 5, 1934 in Independence, Texas to Albert and Marie Brinkmeyer. He was baptized in St. John's Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Rehburg/Burton. Tom grew up on the Thumbs Up Ranch (now part of Camp for All) and worked there in his early years. He went to school in Burton ISD, Blinn Night School, and Devry Technical Institute, where he studied radio and TV servicing, graduating with a Devry diploma.

He later worked for Robert Lange Construction, and Wollie Radio before it became Brenham Appliance. In September of 1973, Tom became owner of Tom's Sales & Service in Sound and he owned the business in downtown Brenham for many years, with sales and repair with home and car stereos.

On April 17, 1955, he married Verdene Ganske and they were blessed with a son, Michael Wayne, born in 1956. Tom loved traveling, camping, fishing, hunting, antique engines, working cattle and tractor shows. He served on the St. Paul Lutheran of Rehburg Church Council several times, including his service as President. He was a licensed Ham Radio Operator W5IRF where he met many new friends. His love for country music and dancing helped him create the 290 Dance Club.

Tom Brinkmeyer had a sense of humor and a desire to fix anything that needed fixing and he enjoyed finding new things to invent or create. He spent many days in his gardens, tending to fruits, vegetables and flowers. As his family grew with two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, he found new joy in their visits and he had new stories to tell about the "olden days".

Tom is survived by his wife, Verdene Brinkmeyer; son, Michael Brinkmeyer and wife, Bonnie Brinkmeyer; his granddaughter, Dr. Candice Brinkmeyer-Langford and her husband, Michael Langford; his grandson, Wesley Brinkmeyer and his wife, Aubrey Brinkmeyer. His six great-grandchildren include Barrett Langford, Elliot Langford, Aspen Langford, Avery Brinkmeyer, Thomas Riley Brinkmeyer, and Emily Brinkmeyer.

A visitation for Tom will be held on Sunday, January 4 from 4 pm to 6 pm. A funeral service and burial will be held on Monday, January 5 at 10 am at the St. Paul Lutheran Church at 4450 FM 1948N, near Burton, Texas with Pastor Dr. Alvin Luedke officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. The family suggests memorials in Tom's memory to St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Rehburg or to National MS Society.

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