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Loraine Brewer Obituary

Loraine Anna Brewer

Loraine Anna Brewer was born on a farm in Lanesburg Township, LeSeuer County, Minnesota to William and Alma Greve, on July 1, 1921. She died in Harbor City, CA on June 12, 2012 at the age of 90. She is survived by six children: Robert of Petaluma, CA, Peter of Walnut Creek, CA, Daniel of Auburn, WA, Rex of Kentwood, MI, Elisabethe Amstutz of Harbor City, CA and Barbara Gejer of Torrance, CA. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her husband, Robert Charles Brewer, and eldest son, William Brewer, preceded her in death. Loraine attended Martin Luther College in New Ulm MN, majoring in music and Christian Education. She began her teaching career at age 19 at Immanuel Lutheran School on Courtland, MN. She continued her teaching career at Concordia Lutheran School in Inglewood, CA, and taught for 25 years at First Lutheran School in Torrance, CA. In addition to teaching, she served as church organist and choir director for several congregations. For many years she gave private piano lessons, and at one time had over 80 pupils. She was also an accomplished violin and guitar player. A memorial service will be held at King's Way Community Church, 1748 251st St,. Lomita at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 22. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to King's Way Community Church. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

Published by Daily Breeze from Jun. 16 to Jun. 20, 2012.
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Dear cousins,

I am so sorry for your loss! I know how you feel. Even though I didn't know my aunt very well. She impressed me as a loving and caring person. You are all in my prayers. God bless you and comfort you in your time of grief!

Susan Meier

June 25, 2012

I've thought often of Mrs. Brewer over the years. I am grateful for the time I had with her in fifth grade - she was a wonderful teacher, and a Godly woman, and now she is home. My condolences to her family.

Nicole Brown

June 24, 2012

Our sincere condolences.

The Northington Family

Julie Northington

June 22, 2012

Mrs. Brewer was a kind and loving kindergarten teacher. May she rest in peace.
Our sincere condolences to her family.

The Waldeck Family

June 20, 2012

Remembering my 5 th grade teacher that taught me so much. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Janet Horst and Family

Janet Horst

June 16, 2012

Remembering Lorraine with great love, a wonderful woman and fantastic teacher. I cherish the time spent with her at First Lutheran School. A very bright light has gone out here on earth, but it will illuminate heaven.

Joy Smith

June 16, 2012

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