Darrel Burton “Pete” Brewster, 89, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Belton Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:30 pm at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Private interment will be at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions can be made to Harrisonville Christian School.
Darrel was born on September 1, 1930, in Jefferson Township, Adams County, Indiana to Frederick Emerson and Nellie Emma (Bricker) Brewster. As a youngster his family moved to Portland, Indiana where he graduated from Portland High School excelling in basketball and football. He then attended Purdue University where he graduated with outstanding athletic achievements. Darrel married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Vivian Lavaun Hummel on July 15, 1950, in Portland, Indiana. Together they nurtured a Christian home raising four daughters and one son.
After college Darrel was drafted as a player in the National Football League where he played seven years with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Paul Brown, two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Buddy Parker and then joined the coaching staff of the Minnesota Vikings with head coach Norm Van Brocklin for three years before coming to Kansas City where he joined the coaching staff of the Kansas City Chiefs with head coach Hank Stram. After he retired from professional football he worked as a foreman for a foundation company.
Darrel was a member of Blue Ridge Bible Church in Kansas City but had recently been attending the Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, Missouri. He had previously been a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and music director. Darrel used his platform as a professional athlete to share his faith in Jesus Christ. He spoke to boys groups, youth groups, church revivals and school chapels. He was privileged to share his personal testimony as part of a Billy Graham Crusade at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.
From his father Darrel inherited the gift of working with his hands. He spent hours in his woodworking shop making decorative shelves, book cases, toy boxes, rocking horses, quilt racks, wall hangings, etc. He also inherited a love of music from both of his parents. He was self-taught to play the guitar and mandolin. He loved blue grass gospel and country swing. He enjoyed “jamming” with friends, especially a good fiddle player. He did a lot of hunting and fishing, but then caught the bug to go on the road with an RV. However it was his family in which he took the most pleasure and pride.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters and brother-in-laws, Esther (Rich) Miller, Alberta (Dick) Heffelfinger, Audrey (Bob) Bell, one brother and sister-in-law Fred (Doreen) Brewster; granddaughter Jill Lewis, his son Darrel Jr., and his beloved wife Vivian. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Bill) Wildeisen of Creighton, Chris Brewster of Raymore, Darlene (Larry) Scott of Freeman, and Janelle (Mike) Campbell of Lamar; eleven grandchildren, Lori Scott, Jeni (Kasey) Coble, Amber (Gene) Martin, Andy (Stephanie) Scott, Seth (Marrion) Wildeisen, Jessica (Josh) Estes, Jake (Katrina) Brewster, Katie (Joseph) Parris, Carrie (Joseph) Hoffman, Tyler (Sarah) Campbell, Brett (Karsen) Campbell; twenty great-grandchildren, Caitlin, D.J., Presleigh, Drew, Drake, Olivia, Gracie, Will, Jax, Stella, Clint, Leo, Evie, Jeffrey, Bentley Darrel, Vivian, Joseph, Daniel, Hazel and Anya; many other relatives and a host of friends.∼Professional Football Player. For nine seasons (1952 to 1960), he played at the offensive end position in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Born Darrel Burton Brewster, he attended Portland High School in Indiana where he excelled in football and basketball. He received a basketball scholarship from Purdue University and additionally played collegiate football with the Boilermakers. Selected by the Chicago Cardinals during the 2nd round of the 1952 NFL Draft, he totaled 104 career regular season NFL games. Brewster experienced two world championships with the Cleveland Browns (1954 and 1955) and individually distinguished himself when he achieved Pro-Bowl honors twice (1955 and 1956). After retiring as a player, he remained in the sport and served as a wide receivers coach under Hank Stram with the Kansas City Chiefs. During his tenure, Kansas City won two AFL Titles (1966 and 1969) which included a Super Bowl championship (1970).
Darrel was born on September 1, 1930, in Jefferson Township, Adams County, Indiana to Frederick Emerson and Nellie Emma (Bricker) Brewster. As a youngster his family moved to Portland, Indiana where he graduated from Portland High School excelling in basketball and football. He then attended Purdue University where he graduated with outstanding athletic achievements. Darrel married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Vivian Lavaun Hummel on July 15, 1950, in Portland, Indiana. Together they nurtured a Christian home raising four daughters and one son.
After college Darrel was drafted as a player in the National Football League where he played seven years with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Paul Brown, two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Buddy Parker and then joined the coaching staff of the Minnesota Vikings with head coach Norm Van Brocklin for three years before coming to Kansas City where he joined the coaching staff of the Kansas City Chiefs with head coach Hank Stram. After he retired from professional football he worked as a foreman for a foundation company.
Darrel was a member of Blue Ridge Bible Church in Kansas City but had recently been attending the Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, Missouri. He had previously been a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and music director. Darrel used his platform as a professional athlete to share his faith in Jesus Christ. He spoke to boys groups, youth groups, church revivals and school chapels. He was privileged to share his personal testimony as part of a Billy Graham Crusade at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.
From his father Darrel inherited the gift of working with his hands. He spent hours in his woodworking shop making decorative shelves, book cases, toy boxes, rocking horses, quilt racks, wall hangings, etc. He also inherited a love of music from both of his parents. He was self-taught to play the guitar and mandolin. He loved blue grass gospel and country swing. He enjoyed “jamming” with friends, especially a good fiddle player. He did a lot of hunting and fishing, but then caught the bug to go on the road with an RV. However it was his family in which he took the most pleasure and pride.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters and brother-in-laws, Esther (Rich) Miller, Alberta (Dick) Heffelfinger, Audrey (Bob) Bell, one brother and sister-in-law Fred (Doreen) Brewster; granddaughter Jill Lewis, his son Darrel Jr., and his beloved wife Vivian. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Bill) Wildeisen of Creighton, Chris Brewster of Raymore, Darlene (Larry) Scott of Freeman, and Janelle (Mike) Campbell of Lamar; eleven grandchildren, Lori Scott, Jeni (Kasey) Coble, Amber (Gene) Martin, Andy (Stephanie) Scott, Seth (Marrion) Wildeisen, Jessica (Josh) Estes, Jake (Katrina) Brewster, Katie (Joseph) Parris, Carrie (Joseph) Hoffman, Tyler (Sarah) Campbell, Brett (Karsen) Campbell; twenty great-grandchildren, Caitlin, D.J., Presleigh, Drew, Drake, Olivia, Gracie, Will, Jax, Stella, Clint, Leo, Evie, Jeffrey, Bentley Darrel, Vivian, Joseph, Daniel, Hazel and Anya; many other relatives and a host of friends.∼Professional Football Player. For nine seasons (1952 to 1960), he played at the offensive end position in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Born Darrel Burton Brewster, he attended Portland High School in Indiana where he excelled in football and basketball. He received a basketball scholarship from Purdue University and additionally played collegiate football with the Boilermakers. Selected by the Chicago Cardinals during the 2nd round of the 1952 NFL Draft, he totaled 104 career regular season NFL games. Brewster experienced two world championships with the Cleveland Browns (1954 and 1955) and individually distinguished himself when he achieved Pro-Bowl honors twice (1955 and 1956). After retiring as a player, he remained in the sport and served as a wide receivers coach under Hank Stram with the Kansas City Chiefs. During his tenure, Kansas City won two AFL Titles (1966 and 1969) which included a Super Bowl championship (1970).
Darrel Burton “Pete” Brewster, 89, of Peculiar, Missouri, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Belton Regional Hospital surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:30 pm at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Private interment will be at Orient Cemetery in Harrisonville. Memorial contributions can be made to Harrisonville Christian School.
Darrel was born on September 1, 1930, in Jefferson Township, Adams County, Indiana to Frederick Emerson and Nellie Emma (Bricker) Brewster. As a youngster his family moved to Portland, Indiana where he graduated from Portland High School excelling in basketball and football. He then attended Purdue University where he graduated with outstanding athletic achievements. Darrel married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Vivian Lavaun Hummel on July 15, 1950, in Portland, Indiana. Together they nurtured a Christian home raising four daughters and one son.
After college Darrel was drafted as a player in the National Football League where he played seven years with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Paul Brown, two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Buddy Parker and then joined the coaching staff of the Minnesota Vikings with head coach Norm Van Brocklin for three years before coming to Kansas City where he joined the coaching staff of the Kansas City Chiefs with head coach Hank Stram. After he retired from professional football he worked as a foreman for a foundation company.
Darrel was a member of Blue Ridge Bible Church in Kansas City but had recently been attending the Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, Missouri. He had previously been a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and music director. Darrel used his platform as a professional athlete to share his faith in Jesus Christ. He spoke to boys groups, youth groups, church revivals and school chapels. He was privileged to share his personal testimony as part of a Billy Graham Crusade at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.
From his father Darrel inherited the gift of working with his hands. He spent hours in his woodworking shop making decorative shelves, book cases, toy boxes, rocking horses, quilt racks, wall hangings, etc. He also inherited a love of music from both of his parents. He was self-taught to play the guitar and mandolin. He loved blue grass gospel and country swing. He enjoyed “jamming” with friends, especially a good fiddle player. He did a lot of hunting and fishing, but then caught the bug to go on the road with an RV. However it was his family in which he took the most pleasure and pride.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters and brother-in-laws, Esther (Rich) Miller, Alberta (Dick) Heffelfinger, Audrey (Bob) Bell, one brother and sister-in-law Fred (Doreen) Brewster; granddaughter Jill Lewis, his son Darrel Jr., and his beloved wife Vivian. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Bill) Wildeisen of Creighton, Chris Brewster of Raymore, Darlene (Larry) Scott of Freeman, and Janelle (Mike) Campbell of Lamar; eleven grandchildren, Lori Scott, Jeni (Kasey) Coble, Amber (Gene) Martin, Andy (Stephanie) Scott, Seth (Marrion) Wildeisen, Jessica (Josh) Estes, Jake (Katrina) Brewster, Katie (Joseph) Parris, Carrie (Joseph) Hoffman, Tyler (Sarah) Campbell, Brett (Karsen) Campbell; twenty great-grandchildren, Caitlin, D.J., Presleigh, Drew, Drake, Olivia, Gracie, Will, Jax, Stella, Clint, Leo, Evie, Jeffrey, Bentley Darrel, Vivian, Joseph, Daniel, Hazel and Anya; many other relatives and a host of friends.∼Professional Football Player. For nine seasons (1952 to 1960), he played at the offensive end position in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Born Darrel Burton Brewster, he attended Portland High School in Indiana where he excelled in football and basketball. He received a basketball scholarship from Purdue University and additionally played collegiate football with the Boilermakers. Selected by the Chicago Cardinals during the 2nd round of the 1952 NFL Draft, he totaled 104 career regular season NFL games. Brewster experienced two world championships with the Cleveland Browns (1954 and 1955) and individually distinguished himself when he achieved Pro-Bowl honors twice (1955 and 1956). After retiring as a player, he remained in the sport and served as a wide receivers coach under Hank Stram with the Kansas City Chiefs. During his tenure, Kansas City won two AFL Titles (1966 and 1969) which included a Super Bowl championship (1970).
Darrel was born on September 1, 1930, in Jefferson Township, Adams County, Indiana to Frederick Emerson and Nellie Emma (Bricker) Brewster. As a youngster his family moved to Portland, Indiana where he graduated from Portland High School excelling in basketball and football. He then attended Purdue University where he graduated with outstanding athletic achievements. Darrel married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life Vivian Lavaun Hummel on July 15, 1950, in Portland, Indiana. Together they nurtured a Christian home raising four daughters and one son.
After college Darrel was drafted as a player in the National Football League where he played seven years with the Cleveland Browns under head coach Paul Brown, two years with the Pittsburgh Steelers under head coach Buddy Parker and then joined the coaching staff of the Minnesota Vikings with head coach Norm Van Brocklin for three years before coming to Kansas City where he joined the coaching staff of the Kansas City Chiefs with head coach Hank Stram. After he retired from professional football he worked as a foreman for a foundation company.
Darrel was a member of Blue Ridge Bible Church in Kansas City but had recently been attending the Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman, Missouri. He had previously been a member of the First Baptist Church of Peculiar where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and music director. Darrel used his platform as a professional athlete to share his faith in Jesus Christ. He spoke to boys groups, youth groups, church revivals and school chapels. He was privileged to share his personal testimony as part of a Billy Graham Crusade at Municipal Stadium in Kansas City.
From his father Darrel inherited the gift of working with his hands. He spent hours in his woodworking shop making decorative shelves, book cases, toy boxes, rocking horses, quilt racks, wall hangings, etc. He also inherited a love of music from both of his parents. He was self-taught to play the guitar and mandolin. He loved blue grass gospel and country swing. He enjoyed “jamming” with friends, especially a good fiddle player. He did a lot of hunting and fishing, but then caught the bug to go on the road with an RV. However it was his family in which he took the most pleasure and pride.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters and brother-in-laws, Esther (Rich) Miller, Alberta (Dick) Heffelfinger, Audrey (Bob) Bell, one brother and sister-in-law Fred (Doreen) Brewster; granddaughter Jill Lewis, his son Darrel Jr., and his beloved wife Vivian. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Bill) Wildeisen of Creighton, Chris Brewster of Raymore, Darlene (Larry) Scott of Freeman, and Janelle (Mike) Campbell of Lamar; eleven grandchildren, Lori Scott, Jeni (Kasey) Coble, Amber (Gene) Martin, Andy (Stephanie) Scott, Seth (Marrion) Wildeisen, Jessica (Josh) Estes, Jake (Katrina) Brewster, Katie (Joseph) Parris, Carrie (Joseph) Hoffman, Tyler (Sarah) Campbell, Brett (Karsen) Campbell; twenty great-grandchildren, Caitlin, D.J., Presleigh, Drew, Drake, Olivia, Gracie, Will, Jax, Stella, Clint, Leo, Evie, Jeffrey, Bentley Darrel, Vivian, Joseph, Daniel, Hazel and Anya; many other relatives and a host of friends.∼Professional Football Player. For nine seasons (1952 to 1960), he played at the offensive end position in the National Football League with the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers. Born Darrel Burton Brewster, he attended Portland High School in Indiana where he excelled in football and basketball. He received a basketball scholarship from Purdue University and additionally played collegiate football with the Boilermakers. Selected by the Chicago Cardinals during the 2nd round of the 1952 NFL Draft, he totaled 104 career regular season NFL games. Brewster experienced two world championships with the Cleveland Browns (1954 and 1955) and individually distinguished himself when he achieved Pro-Bowl honors twice (1955 and 1956). After retiring as a player, he remained in the sport and served as a wide receivers coach under Hank Stram with the Kansas City Chiefs. During his tenure, Kansas City won two AFL Titles (1966 and 1969) which included a Super Bowl championship (1970).
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