Robert J. Brink, age 57 of Westland, passed away on August 19, 2012. Loving father of Jennifer Patterson and proud grandfather of Haley Patterson. Beloved son of Robert Brink and Donna (Ron) Gordon. Dear brother of Deborah (Jack) Vanderveen, Julie (Tom) McMahon and Lisa (Mitch) Morgan. Mr. Brink was a veteran in the United States Air Force. He worked for Steel Industries in Redford for over 28 years and had never missed a day of work. A funeral service will be held on Thursday 11:00am from the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St, Plymouth. Visitation Wednesday from 2-9pm. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1471 E. Tweleve Mile Rd Madison Heights, MI 48071. Interment Riverside Cemetery.