Arnold Wayne Brinker, 45, of Mt. Pleasant (Bullskin Township), passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 20, 2022, at his residence. Arnie was born Oct. 15, 1976, in Mt. Pleasant, a son of Donna J. (Pritts) Tacza, of Mt. Pleasant, and the late Arnold Brinker, who passed away Sept. 28, 2020. Arnie was a faithful member of the New Hope Alliance Church in Scottdale and previously worked as a laborer in the construction field. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping and music. Arnie will be sadly missed by his loving family; his wife, Lori Nicholson Brinker; his mother, Donna J. (Pritts) Tacza; his children, Levi, Henna and Desi Brinker; his two sisters, Tina Brinker, of Mt. Pleasant, and Crystal Brown and husband, Corey, of Connellsville; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Justin Malik; his paternal grandparents, Woodrow and Bertha Brinker; and his maternal grandparents, Carl and Goldie Pritts. Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, www.fergusonfunerals.com . There will be no viewing. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Memorials may be made to the funeral home in his memory. Love Lasts Forever!