Grace W. Brink, 94, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at her home.

Grace was born to Luther Ray and Bertha (Nevius) Wheeler on October 29, 1926, in Delta Utah.  Grace and her husband Bob owned and operated the Reindeer Forest

Christmas Tree Farm in Collinsville for many years.  She also worked for Bert H. Allison and Company, CPA's for 32 years as a statistical typist.

She loved to garden and grow plants, and would cook Sunday dinner for her family for many years. Grace taught herself to sew and even made a wedding dress for her daughter, with all the beads and appliques.  She enjoyed making wreaths from her Christmas Tree Farm.  Grace loved to travel, she was very proud of some of her big adventures, such as her trip to Africa where she went on a safari and took a hot air balloon ride.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Brink; and first husband, Thomas H. Jotte; sisters: Naomi and Maxine; brothers: Richard and Glenn.

Survivors include her children:  Jeanine (Paul)  Guccione, Ted (Wavelene Scruggs) Jotte, and Angie (Jeff) Smith; step-children:  John Brink, Anette Brink, and Lindy Brink; grandchildren: Mark Mokszycki, Lisa Shahbaz, Tiffany Trost, Christy Jotte, Cortney Jotte, Erica Jeffrey, and Paul Smith; 26 great-grandchildren; as well has numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Christ Unity Church, 700 W Clay Street, Collinsville, Illinois, with Reverend Karen 'Landwehr officiating.  Herr Funeral Homes of Collinsville are in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Christ Unity Church or the  Alzheimer's Association.