Born in Decatur, Illinois on November 22, 1921, he resided in Indianapolis since 1968. A graduate of Millikin University, for over 32 years he worked as a credit manager at Sears. After retiring in 1980, he served as both a Real Estate Broker, and a Tax Consultant for H&R Block.
A proud four-year veteran of World War II, he completed many transatlantic crossings returning wounded soldiers to the Port of New York for transfer to VA Centers, and was Past Commander of AMVETS Post 132, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and the Shrine Legion of Honor.
Past President of the Exchange Club, Scottish Rite, and the Murat Shrine, he was also a volunteer tour guide at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and a volunteer van driver for the Shriners Hospitals for Children where he was recognized for having driven more miles helping children than anyone else in the region.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl E. Brewer and Zealious Mae (Carder) Brewer; his brother, Lyle; sister, Lucille and Bette, his wife of 47 years.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Daniel; daughter, Elizabeth; their spouses; niece, Nellie Kathleen Streeval and many other extended family members.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
Born in Decatur, Illinois on November 22, 1921, he resided in Indianapolis since 1968. A graduate of Millikin University, for over 32 years he worked as a credit manager at Sears. After retiring in 1980, he served as both a Real Estate Broker, and a Tax Consultant for H&R Block.
A proud four-year veteran of World War II, he completed many transatlantic crossings returning wounded soldiers to the Port of New York for transfer to VA Centers, and was Past Commander of AMVETS Post 132, and was a lifetime member of the American Legion, VFW and the Shrine Legion of Honor.
Past President of the Exchange Club, Scottish Rite, and the Murat Shrine, he was also a volunteer tour guide at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and a volunteer van driver for the Shriners Hospitals for Children where he was recognized for having driven more miles helping children than anyone else in the region.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl E. Brewer and Zealious Mae (Carder) Brewer; his brother, Lyle; sister, Lucille and Bette, his wife of 47 years.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Daniel; daughter, Elizabeth; their spouses; niece, Nellie Kathleen Streeval and many other extended family members.
Herald & Review (Decatur, IL)
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