Dale W. Brewer was born on a farm in Brook, Indiana on February 27, 1910 to the late Frank and Carrie (Buswell) Brewer. He graduated from Brook High School and then went on to Lafayette Business College in 1929. He worked at Purdue University in the Research Department until the Depression and there was no more money for research.
Dale then came to South Bend, Indiana and worked in a few restaurants and started working for Associates Investment until he had to get on defense work when World War II started. He worked defense at Studebaker until they closed in 1963, then worked at Allied Products until he retired in 1975. After retirement, Dale helped his brother on the farm. Dale and Pearl loved to travel and they went on many vacations. They enjoyed gardening and Dale enjoyed reading.
While in South Bend, Dale met and married Pearl Stark from Akron, IN. They married on September 1, 1935 and enjoyed their lives together until her passing in March of 2005. They were the perfect couple and the best parents the girls could have had.
Dale is survived by his three daughters, Carol (Chuck Apt) Radican of Byron, OH, Sharon Wasielewski of South Bend, and Mary Beth (Ralph) Kifowit of South Bend; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, Dale was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott; a great grandson, Eron; brother, Harley Brewer; and two sisters, Gladys Brewer and Lela Driver.
Dale joined the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion in Kentland, Indiana when he was 12 years old and attended Southlawn United Methodist Church in South Bend.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Dale W. Brewer may be donated to Southlawn United Methodist Church, 60756 U.S. 31, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
In Brook, on a farm one century ago
Dale Wyman Brewer saw light
Carrie and Frank were thrilled with a son
And his quiet long life took flight.
High school was over in '28
Business College, then work at Purdue
Onward toward new adventures
With a move to South Bend in '32
The restaurant business is special to Dale
For it led to the aisle
A waiter then a short order cook
Made $4.00 a week worthwhile
Thank goodness Pearl missed her sister Mary
And left Akron for a stay
Two sisters sharing lunch & laughs
A cook who glared her way
The stage was set on Mary's couch
When Pearl questioned his devotion
"Don't you think we should get married, Dale?"
He said, "Sure" with sweet emotion.
So on the first of September in '35
This great love story started
From Al Ruth Diner to Marietta Street
Pearl and Dale then never parted
Three daughters brought six babies
Six grandchildren brought such joy
Eight great grandkids to love you
Now a great great girl and boy
Dale built his house on Yoder Street
The work of his own hands
But at least today he stays inside
For all his bodily demands
Defense work kept him stateside
When planes of war were flown
From Associates to Allied
Dale provided for his own
In '75 Dale retired
And helped Harley work the land
Lawn chair chats with Raymond
Cigar dangling in his hand
Dale had a soft spot for this garden
Straw hat bobbing in the sun
"Fruit cups made in China"
Meals on Wheels is a good program when the day's done
Dale is a son and a brother
A husband and a dad
A grandpa and a cousin
A best friend to be had
There is much to be celebrated
On this remarkable day
Like the moment of truth long ago
When the raging bull just walked away
We remember the pulley rides
From the days when we were small
How we flew with ease through the air
Grandpa, we cherish it all
Most people count their life in years
But numbers tell no story
The age wave doesn't hold the truth
The strong spirit or the glory
Dale has sailed into 100 years
But the gift is ours this day
There is youth living in his heart
And his wisdom here to stay
There have been 100 birthdays
And 100 gifts of light
100 loving birthday songs
To his family's delight
It's our annual excuse to say
Much more than "you're our treasure"
You are our gentle loving dad & grandpa
We love you beyond all measure
Dale then came to South Bend, Indiana and worked in a few restaurants and started working for Associates Investment until he had to get on defense work when World War II started. He worked defense at Studebaker until they closed in 1963, then worked at Allied Products until he retired in 1975. After retirement, Dale helped his brother on the farm. Dale and Pearl loved to travel and they went on many vacations. They enjoyed gardening and Dale enjoyed reading.
While in South Bend, Dale met and married Pearl Stark from Akron, IN. They married on September 1, 1935 and enjoyed their lives together until her passing in March of 2005. They were the perfect couple and the best parents the girls could have had.
Dale is survived by his three daughters, Carol (Chuck Apt) Radican of Byron, OH, Sharon Wasielewski of South Bend, and Mary Beth (Ralph) Kifowit of South Bend; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, Dale was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott; a great grandson, Eron; brother, Harley Brewer; and two sisters, Gladys Brewer and Lela Driver.
Dale joined the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion in Kentland, Indiana when he was 12 years old and attended Southlawn United Methodist Church in South Bend.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Dale W. Brewer may be donated to Southlawn United Methodist Church, 60756 U.S. 31, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
In Brook, on a farm one century ago
Dale Wyman Brewer saw light
Carrie and Frank were thrilled with a son
And his quiet long life took flight.
High school was over in '28
Business College, then work at Purdue
Onward toward new adventures
With a move to South Bend in '32
The restaurant business is special to Dale
For it led to the aisle
A waiter then a short order cook
Made $4.00 a week worthwhile
Thank goodness Pearl missed her sister Mary
And left Akron for a stay
Two sisters sharing lunch & laughs
A cook who glared her way
The stage was set on Mary's couch
When Pearl questioned his devotion
"Don't you think we should get married, Dale?"
He said, "Sure" with sweet emotion.
So on the first of September in '35
This great love story started
From Al Ruth Diner to Marietta Street
Pearl and Dale then never parted
Three daughters brought six babies
Six grandchildren brought such joy
Eight great grandkids to love you
Now a great great girl and boy
Dale built his house on Yoder Street
The work of his own hands
But at least today he stays inside
For all his bodily demands
Defense work kept him stateside
When planes of war were flown
From Associates to Allied
Dale provided for his own
In '75 Dale retired
And helped Harley work the land
Lawn chair chats with Raymond
Cigar dangling in his hand
Dale had a soft spot for this garden
Straw hat bobbing in the sun
"Fruit cups made in China"
Meals on Wheels is a good program when the day's done
Dale is a son and a brother
A husband and a dad
A grandpa and a cousin
A best friend to be had
There is much to be celebrated
On this remarkable day
Like the moment of truth long ago
When the raging bull just walked away
We remember the pulley rides
From the days when we were small
How we flew with ease through the air
Grandpa, we cherish it all
Most people count their life in years
But numbers tell no story
The age wave doesn't hold the truth
The strong spirit or the glory
Dale has sailed into 100 years
But the gift is ours this day
There is youth living in his heart
And his wisdom here to stay
There have been 100 birthdays
And 100 gifts of light
100 loving birthday songs
To his family's delight
It's our annual excuse to say
Much more than "you're our treasure"
You are our gentle loving dad & grandpa
We love you beyond all measure
Dale W. Brewer was born on a farm in Brook, Indiana on February 27, 1910 to the late Frank and Carrie (Buswell) Brewer. He graduated from Brook High School and then went on to Lafayette Business College in 1929. He worked at Purdue University in the Research Department until the Depression and there was no more money for research.
Dale then came to South Bend, Indiana and worked in a few restaurants and started working for Associates Investment until he had to get on defense work when World War II started. He worked defense at Studebaker until they closed in 1963, then worked at Allied Products until he retired in 1975. After retirement, Dale helped his brother on the farm. Dale and Pearl loved to travel and they went on many vacations. They enjoyed gardening and Dale enjoyed reading.
While in South Bend, Dale met and married Pearl Stark from Akron, IN. They married on September 1, 1935 and enjoyed their lives together until her passing in March of 2005. They were the perfect couple and the best parents the girls could have had.
Dale is survived by his three daughters, Carol (Chuck Apt) Radican of Byron, OH, Sharon Wasielewski of South Bend, and Mary Beth (Ralph) Kifowit of South Bend; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, Dale was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott; a great grandson, Eron; brother, Harley Brewer; and two sisters, Gladys Brewer and Lela Driver.
Dale joined the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion in Kentland, Indiana when he was 12 years old and attended Southlawn United Methodist Church in South Bend.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Dale W. Brewer may be donated to Southlawn United Methodist Church, 60756 U.S. 31, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
In Brook, on a farm one century ago
Dale Wyman Brewer saw light
Carrie and Frank were thrilled with a son
And his quiet long life took flight.
High school was over in '28
Business College, then work at Purdue
Onward toward new adventures
With a move to South Bend in '32
The restaurant business is special to Dale
For it led to the aisle
A waiter then a short order cook
Made $4.00 a week worthwhile
Thank goodness Pearl missed her sister Mary
And left Akron for a stay
Two sisters sharing lunch & laughs
A cook who glared her way
The stage was set on Mary's couch
When Pearl questioned his devotion
"Don't you think we should get married, Dale?"
He said, "Sure" with sweet emotion.
So on the first of September in '35
This great love story started
From Al Ruth Diner to Marietta Street
Pearl and Dale then never parted
Three daughters brought six babies
Six grandchildren brought such joy
Eight great grandkids to love you
Now a great great girl and boy
Dale built his house on Yoder Street
The work of his own hands
But at least today he stays inside
For all his bodily demands
Defense work kept him stateside
When planes of war were flown
From Associates to Allied
Dale provided for his own
In '75 Dale retired
And helped Harley work the land
Lawn chair chats with Raymond
Cigar dangling in his hand
Dale had a soft spot for this garden
Straw hat bobbing in the sun
"Fruit cups made in China"
Meals on Wheels is a good program when the day's done
Dale is a son and a brother
A husband and a dad
A grandpa and a cousin
A best friend to be had
There is much to be celebrated
On this remarkable day
Like the moment of truth long ago
When the raging bull just walked away
We remember the pulley rides
From the days when we were small
How we flew with ease through the air
Grandpa, we cherish it all
Most people count their life in years
But numbers tell no story
The age wave doesn't hold the truth
The strong spirit or the glory
Dale has sailed into 100 years
But the gift is ours this day
There is youth living in his heart
And his wisdom here to stay
There have been 100 birthdays
And 100 gifts of light
100 loving birthday songs
To his family's delight
It's our annual excuse to say
Much more than "you're our treasure"
You are our gentle loving dad & grandpa
We love you beyond all measure
Dale then came to South Bend, Indiana and worked in a few restaurants and started working for Associates Investment until he had to get on defense work when World War II started. He worked defense at Studebaker until they closed in 1963, then worked at Allied Products until he retired in 1975. After retirement, Dale helped his brother on the farm. Dale and Pearl loved to travel and they went on many vacations. They enjoyed gardening and Dale enjoyed reading.
While in South Bend, Dale met and married Pearl Stark from Akron, IN. They married on September 1, 1935 and enjoyed their lives together until her passing in March of 2005. They were the perfect couple and the best parents the girls could have had.
Dale is survived by his three daughters, Carol (Chuck Apt) Radican of Byron, OH, Sharon Wasielewski of South Bend, and Mary Beth (Ralph) Kifowit of South Bend; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Along with his parents and wife, Dale was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott; a great grandson, Eron; brother, Harley Brewer; and two sisters, Gladys Brewer and Lela Driver.
Dale joined the United Brethren Church at Mt. Zion in Kentland, Indiana when he was 12 years old and attended Southlawn United Methodist Church in South Bend.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributions in memory of Dale W. Brewer may be donated to Southlawn United Methodist Church, 60756 U.S. 31, South Bend, IN 46614. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
In Brook, on a farm one century ago
Dale Wyman Brewer saw light
Carrie and Frank were thrilled with a son
And his quiet long life took flight.
High school was over in '28
Business College, then work at Purdue
Onward toward new adventures
With a move to South Bend in '32
The restaurant business is special to Dale
For it led to the aisle
A waiter then a short order cook
Made $4.00 a week worthwhile
Thank goodness Pearl missed her sister Mary
And left Akron for a stay
Two sisters sharing lunch & laughs
A cook who glared her way
The stage was set on Mary's couch
When Pearl questioned his devotion
"Don't you think we should get married, Dale?"
He said, "Sure" with sweet emotion.
So on the first of September in '35
This great love story started
From Al Ruth Diner to Marietta Street
Pearl and Dale then never parted
Three daughters brought six babies
Six grandchildren brought such joy
Eight great grandkids to love you
Now a great great girl and boy
Dale built his house on Yoder Street
The work of his own hands
But at least today he stays inside
For all his bodily demands
Defense work kept him stateside
When planes of war were flown
From Associates to Allied
Dale provided for his own
In '75 Dale retired
And helped Harley work the land
Lawn chair chats with Raymond
Cigar dangling in his hand
Dale had a soft spot for this garden
Straw hat bobbing in the sun
"Fruit cups made in China"
Meals on Wheels is a good program when the day's done
Dale is a son and a brother
A husband and a dad
A grandpa and a cousin
A best friend to be had
There is much to be celebrated
On this remarkable day
Like the moment of truth long ago
When the raging bull just walked away
We remember the pulley rides
From the days when we were small
How we flew with ease through the air
Grandpa, we cherish it all
Most people count their life in years
But numbers tell no story
The age wave doesn't hold the truth
The strong spirit or the glory
Dale has sailed into 100 years
But the gift is ours this day
There is youth living in his heart
And his wisdom here to stay
There have been 100 birthdays
And 100 gifts of light
100 loving birthday songs
To his family's delight
It's our annual excuse to say
Much more than "you're our treasure"
You are our gentle loving dad & grandpa
We love you beyond all measure
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
