Brewer, Robert S. (1934-2008)

BREWER, JAMESON, SCHOTT, WEAVER, KNIGHT, HEIDICK, BRINKMAN, KREUTZER, HINDERKS, ANDERSON, KNOTT, BONDE, PETERSON

Posted By: Colleen Ossman (email)
Date: 7/17/2008 at 16:20:52

(Daily Freeman Journal, Webster City, IA, 17 July 2008)

Robert S. Brewer, 73, Pine, Ariz., passed away peacefully at his home on July 10, 2008. The memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., July 16, 2008 at Mulberry Center Church, Wilson Brewer Park, Webster City.

Robert was born Nov. 14, 1934 in Webster City. He was the son of Frank and Gladys (Jameson) Brewer. He received his education in the Webster City School system, graduating in 1953.

Robert married Elizabeth (Betty) Schott on Aug. 20, 1955 at Elkhart, Ind. To this union, four children joined them: son Francis (Frank), and daughters Karen, Lynne, and Melissa. They later divorced. He then married Kay Weaver on Oct. 14, 1974. They operated a dairy farm in Huggins, Mo. Kay has three children, Steve, Perry and Sherri (Cricket). They later divorced. He then married Beth Knight on Nov. 17, 1990. Beth has a son Andy. They resided in Phoenix, Ariz., and then Pine, Ariz., where they were enjoying their retirements.

Robert enjoyed working with animals. He had registered dairy goats and Jersey cows when he lived in Iowa. He and his family took the dairy goats to the Iowa State Fair and to the Waterloo Cattle Congress for several years where several of the goats received Grand Champion and blue ribbon awards.

Robert was a plasterer for several years. He learned the trade from his father. He often stated, "I'm a jack of all trades, master of none." He had many talents in the home construction industry. He owned his own business, Brewer and Genschmer, and also worked for Maudlins and Modern Farms.

Robert is survived by his wife, Beth Brewer; children, Francis "Frank" (Michelle) of Webster City; Karen Brewer (Nathan Scott Heidick), Duncombe; Lynne Brinkman, Webster City; Melissa (Terry) Kreutzer, Keystone, Neb.; sister, Ruth Hinderks; grandchildren, Kristine and Joel Anderson, Jennifer (Jared) Knott; Jason and Jolyn Brewer; Aaron and Sarah Brinkman; and Tyler Kreutzer; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Tayea Knott, Brianna Alm and Emma Brewer, Jailyn Brewer, Shyann Brinkman and Matthew Bonde.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ruby Brewer and Ellen Peterson, and his brother, Herbert Brewer.