Archie L. Brewer, 81, of Litchfield died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at his home in Litchfield.
Services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb 10, 2001, at the Litchfield Christian Church. Rev. Kenneth Woolery officiated. Music was provided by organist Claudette
Sekutera. Burial was in the Litchfield Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Active pallbearers were his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Hiser, Bob Holm, Russell Fread, Wesley Brewer, Wilber Fread and Leroy Fread.
Archie Brewer was born Feb. 3, 1920 at Hazard, to Stuart and Anna (Ernst) Brewer. He was educated in Litchfield and graduated from high school in 1939. He served in the Navy in the South Pacific from 1942-1945.
He married Betty Jane Fread on Dec. 28, 1944 in Loup City. The couple lived in Corpus Christi, Tex. while he finished his tour of duty in the Navy. They returned home to the "40" by Litchfield where they farmed and started raising their family of three children. They later bought a farm ten miles southwest of Litchfield that they farmed until their retirement in 1984.
He was a member of the Litchfield Christian Church, American Legion, Litchfield Community Service Club and Wheelers and Dealers.
Survivors include one son, Ron Brewer of Minden, two daughters, Rhonda Wardyn and Kristy Hird both of Litchfield; one brother, Wesley Brewer of Litchfield;
twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane.
Rasmussen Mortuary in Ravenna was in charge of arrangements.
Archie L. Brewer, 81, of Litchfield died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at his home in Litchfield.
Services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb 10, 2001, at the Litchfield Christian Church. Rev. Kenneth Woolery officiated. Music was provided by organist Claudette
Sekutera. Burial was in the Litchfield Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the church.
Active pallbearers were his grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Hiser, Bob Holm, Russell Fread, Wesley Brewer, Wilber Fread and Leroy Fread.
Archie Brewer was born Feb. 3, 1920 at Hazard, to Stuart and Anna (Ernst) Brewer. He was educated in Litchfield and graduated from high school in 1939. He served in the Navy in the South Pacific from 1942-1945.
He married Betty Jane Fread on Dec. 28, 1944 in Loup City. The couple lived in Corpus Christi, Tex. while he finished his tour of duty in the Navy. They returned home to the "40" by Litchfield where they farmed and started raising their family of three children. They later bought a farm ten miles southwest of Litchfield that they farmed until their retirement in 1984.
He was a member of the Litchfield Christian Church, American Legion, Litchfield Community Service Club and Wheelers and Dealers.
Survivors include one son, Ron Brewer of Minden, two daughters, Rhonda Wardyn and Kristy Hird both of Litchfield; one brother, Wesley Brewer of Litchfield;
twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane.
Rasmussen Mortuary in Ravenna was in charge of arrangements.
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