Donald E. Brewer Jr. Jr.

Donald E. Brewer Jr. Jr. obituary

Donald E. Brewer Jr. Jr.

Donald Brewer Jr. Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral Home on Aug. 16, 2025.

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Donald E. Brewer Jr.

65, passed away August 13, 2025.

Donald was born in Somerville and formerly of Bridgewater before moving back to Somerville in 1985. He graduated from Penn State University with a Molecular Biology Degree in 1986. He was first employed at Roche Bio Medical in Raritan and then worked as a computer software developer for Clear Network in Hazlet for over 18 years. Donald was a veteran of the United States Civil Air Patrol for 20 years. He was a member of the Raritan Valley F & AM No. 46, formerly known as the Solomon Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, kayaking, riding his motorcycle, flying, and was a local musician advocate. He will be sadly missed by all.

Surviving are his sisters Kelley E. Bless and Carrie L. Young and her husband John E., and nephews Jason DiPane and Ian Custode.

A celebration of life party will be announced at a later date in the fall at the Somerset Aerie #2137 Fraternal Order of Eagles in Bridgewater. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville.

Donations can be made to the Somerset Aerie #2137 Fraternal Order of Eagles, 350 Woodside Lane, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. To send condolences to the family, please visit brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.

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