Emil Jasper Brinksneader

Emil Jasper Brinksneader, 82, of Greenwood, left the struggles of this life and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Community Hospital South in Indianapolis.  Jasper, as most knew him, was born on February 21, 1941 in Perry County, Indiana.  He was one of seven children born to the late Emil Benjamin Brinksneader and Wilma Frances (James) Brinksneader.

At the age of twelve, Jasper contracted polio and ultimately became a quadriplegic. He remained positive and enjoyed his time with family and friends.  He always had a bright disposition and loved to make others laugh.  He enjoyed gardening, reading, and politics.  He also enjoyed playing cards and BINGO with the other patients.

Despite his health struggles, Jasper was able to graduate from Pike High School.  He also worked in IT for Crossroads. He was of Catholic faith.  

He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his loving family and friends including his brothers, Leonard Brinksneader of Mt. Sterling, Ohio and Don (wife, Barbara) Brinksneader of English; and sisters, Mary Ann Banks of Mooresville, Malinda Hughes of Sacramento, California, and Patricia (husband, Joe) Okerson of Monrovia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Wilma; and brother, George Brinksneader.

Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Carlilse – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory of Mooresville.  Attendees will then process to Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis where he will be laid to rest following a graveside service.  

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