Hanson L. “Hank” Brewer was born April 14, 1920 to Jim & Ida Brewer in Akins, Oklahoma. He went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 28th in Shawnee at the age of 94 years.

On October 18, 1939 Hank joined the Civilian Conservation Corp. He served in various locations. He was honorably discharged April 10, 1942. On June 18, 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and trained as a flight engineer. While in service, he was stationed in several countries, serving 32 months overseas. He was honorably discharged October 11, 1945 at Camp Chaffee, AR.

Hank married Josephine Ozeretny on March 5, 1949. To this marriage, 3 daughters were born, Vickie, Brenda and Glenda.

Hank was employed at Tinker Field for 29 years. He retired September 4, 1973. Hank & Jo enjoyed Bluegrass music, camping and dancing. They were both volunteers for Title 6. He loved to play dominoes.

Hank was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

Hank is survived by his wife of 65 years, Josephine “Jo”, daughters: Vickie & Griffin Crosby of Lake Wales, Florida, Brenda Brewer of Shawnee, and Glenda Brewer of Tecumseh; grandchildren: John & Isabel Wiles of Dallas, TX, Jason & Jennifer Wiles of Gahanna, Ohio, and Julie Wiles of Brooklyn, NY; 2 great-grandchildren: Olivia & Liam Wiles of Dallas, TX; one sister: Cleo & Carl Warrington of Cromwell; 2 brothers-in-law: Jerry & Pat Ozeretny of Shawnee, and Ernest & Sue Ozeretny of Louisiana. He has numerous nieces & nephews, with one special niece, Shearon Newland of Glendale, AZ.

Hank was loved by many friends which included his church family and his friends of Title 6.

The family requests memorial gifts be made to the Church Bus fund at Temple Baptist Church of Shawnee.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 2 at Temple Baptist Church. Interment will be at Resthaven Memorial Park.