Gregory Lee Brinkman, 65, of Great Falls passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2014 following a valiant battle with cancer. At his request no services will be held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Gregory was born on October 22, 1949 in Great Falls to Ken and Gertrude “Audet” Brinkman. He graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School in 1967. At the age 14, Greg began working for the Great Falls Tribune as a stuffer in the mail room. He remained there and retired after more than 35 years. Gregory is survived by his sisters, Linda Black of Warrensburg, MO, Lana (Gordon) Russ of Lacey, WA, Susan (Lonnie) Laws of Warrensburg, MO; and brother Gary (Carla) Brinkman of Great Falls.