Allan Brinkhaus, Sr.

Native and resident of Sunset, LA. Passed away peacefully on November 22nd, 2016 at the age of 82.
Allan was born in Sunset, on December 17th 1933 to Dr. Armand Brinkhaus and Julia Thoms Brinkhaus.
He is preceded in Death by his Wife, Loretta Thibodeaux Brinkhaus, Brother, William (Bill) Brinkhaus , Sister, Julie Brinkhaus Olivier and Grandson, Jon-Cameron Phillips.
He is Survived by siblings Armand Brinkhaus (Margaret) and Janie Brinkhaus Gaiennie Miller
Children Ludwig Brinkhaus (Roxann), Maria Bent (Dennis), Lauri Brinkhaus, Gretchen Dorsey (Neil), Karla Brown (Carl) and Hanna Brinkhaus
Grandchildren: Bobby (Paige), Julia Bent (Terry Wagner), Eric Bent, Nicholas Bent, Joshua Phillips, Cole Phillips (Christina), Hanna Dorsey, Callie Dorsey, Zachary Brown, Faust Kitchen
Great Grandchildren: Katie Brinkhaus, Lillian, Julia, Isabella and Cameron Phillips, Beau Phillips
Graduating from Sunset High in 1951, went on to attend S.L.I. ( Now ULL Lafayette) for one year then he joined the US Marine Corp where he served for 3 years, proudly wearing the uniform with Nat'l defense medal, Korean Defense medal, and the Untied Nations Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Released in 1955 as a Sergeant. In 1958 he enrolled at N.L.S.E., (Now U of L Monroe), graduated in the 2nd graduating class in 1960 as a Pharmacist.
Allan's Pharmacy Career spanned 54 years. He was the owner/Pharmacist of Brinkhaus Thrifty Way Pharmacy in Sunset, LA.
Past Memberships and Recognitions Include:
LA Pharmacist Association Member for life 1984 and Executive Committee 1981-1982
LA Pharmacist Association President 1991-1991
LA State Board of Pharmacy 12 year member
Doctor's Hospital Board of Trustees 1991-1994
LA. Wholesale Drug and Thrifty Way Pharmacies Organizer (Founding Member) and First Vice President he held that position until his retirement
American Legion, Knights of Columbus and Sertoma Club Member

Allan was a very well respected and honored member of the Retail Pharmacy community as was recognized throughout his career
Matrious Achievement Award, NLU School of Pharmacy
McKesson Drug Company Leadership Award
National Association of Retail Druggist Leadership Award
Bowl of Hygeia Award
He was also a cherished member of the Sunset and Grand Coteau Communities. Was an avid Civic Leader and supporter. He was loved and respected for his sense of humor, common sense and compassion toward his fellow man.
Our Family would like to extend our deepest appreciation to his numerous Doctor's and Caregivers.
Pall Bearers are Joshua Phillips, Cole Phillips, Eric Bent, Nicholas Bent, Zachary Brown and Bobby Brinkhaus.

Visitation will be on Thursday November 24, 2016 in the Sibille Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coteau from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will reopen on Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. in St. Charles Catholic Church.

Words of Comfort to the family may be expressed at www.sibillefuneralhomes.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Sibille Funeral Home of Grand Coteau.

Visitation

Sibille Funeral Home
1473 I-49 South Service Road
Grand Coteau, LA  70541
Thursday, November 24, 2016
6pm-9pm/Friday 8am-10:30am

Sibille Funeral Home
1473 I-49 South Service Road
Grand Coteau, LA  70541
Thursday, November 24, 2016
7pm

Service

Mass

Sibille Funeral Home
1473 I-49 South Service Road
Grand Coteau, LA  70541
Friday, November 25, 2016
11AM

Cemetery

St. Charles Cemetery
174 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA  70541