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Raymond J. Brewer

1928 - 2013

Raymond J. Brewer obituary, 1928-2013, Logansport, IN

BORN

1928

DIED

2013

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Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory - Harrison Chapel

304 S. Chicago St

Royal Center, Indiana

Raymond Brewer Obituary

Raymond J. Brewer, 84, of Logansport passed away at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on September 14, 1928 in White County, he was the son of the late Ray and Dorothy (DeWitt) Brewer. On October 25, 1953 he married Marjorie Weaver who survives.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. While in the service he was a witness to the testing of the A Bomb in Desert Rock, Nevada. He was one of the soldiers chosen to drive a deployment to sign the Japanese peace treaty in San Francisco. While in Korea he drove trucks full of ammunition to the front lines. He was also a recipient of the Bronze Star.

He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3790 in Logansport and he retired from White Rogers Manufacturing in 1975. Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Brewer of Logansport, daughters, Peggy Fauvergue (Greg) of Royal Center and Darlene Roller (Jerry, Jr.) of Logansport, son, Howard Brewer (Becky) of Logansport, grandson, Justin Roller (Chelsy)of Monticello, great grandson, Graysen Roller, sister, Carole Rogers of Logansport and brother, Keith Brewer (Carole) of Noblesville. He is also survived by step grandchildren, Kim Gordon (Aaron Johnson)of Chicago, Kelly Gordon and Michael Gordon (Sarah), both of Kokomo.

He was also preceded in death by granddaughter, Angie Roller, sister, Marjorie Strasser, 2 brother in laws, Mac Strasser and Merle Rogers, 3 nephews, Kenneth Brewer, David Gainer and Jim Guy and niece, Pam (Rogers) Ellison.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 15. 2013 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Homes, Royal Center Chapel with Pastor Tim McKaig officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the funeral home.

Burial with Military Rites will be performed at Kistler Cemetery in Royal Center.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Please sign the online guestbook or the leave a condolence to the Brewer family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Published by Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory - Harrison Chapel on May 11, 2013.

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Ty and Karen Dempsey

May 14, 2013

You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Raymond meant so much to are family and he will missed by all that knew him. Rest assure that he is no longer suffering, will watch over you all, and always with you.
Ty, Karen, Maddison, and Teighlor Dempsey

charlie schauer

May 13, 2013

Howie, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie and Jeanne Schauer

Ronnie Denny

May 12, 2013

Keith & Family,
So sorry for the loss of your brother. You're in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Ron & Kay

Janet Flinn

May 10, 2013

Howie , So sorry about the loss of your Dad . Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Mike & Jan

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