Name: Visitation for Robert D. Brouwer M.D.
Start: 2022-02-23T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-02-24T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel - Kalamazoo

Brouwer, Robert D., MD 10/14/1940 - 2/17/2022 Kalamazoo, MI Visitation 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 23rd at Langeland Family Funeral Homes Burial & Cremation Services, 3926 S. 9th St and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, February 24th at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Ave when services will begin. https://www.langelands.com

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Published by Kalamazoo Gazette from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Brouwer

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17 Entries

Tom Hamilton

March 12, 2022

Hi Sharon, Jill, Jennifer and Emily. I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was in AK helping my son pack up his house and move his household contents back to Michigan. Unfortunately I was gone at the time of his passing and in route home (took 7 days of hard driving) at the time of the visitation and funeral.
I have many fond memories of Bob especially on the softball field. He drove me nuts because he always wanted to pitch with a toothpick in his mouth. I was constantly on him to take it out because I was afraid somebody would hit a line drive at him and knock down his throat. He would get rid of it to appease me but the following week it would be there again.
I always had great respect for Bob, he was a true gentleman and friend. Although because of Covid and his move to SH we didn't have many opportunities to to share our friendship but the few times we did it was always a pleasure.
Please accept my condolences to all of you. I have enjoyed your friendship through the many years and will keep all of you in my prayers.
Tom

Mary Ellen Yealin

March 5, 2022

What an honor to meet Dr Brouwer again. He clearly adored and was adored by his wife and daughters. I wish you all peace and continued wonderful memories.

Barbara Jongeward

February 27, 2022

Dear Sharon,
I am so so sorry...thinking of you and your family.
Love, Barb

Bob & Sue Hammond

February 24, 2022

Our deepest sympathy to all the Brouwers. Bob was an extraordinary man. He always embraced life and others.
His cheerful disposition along with his kind and generous spirit added much to all he came in contact with. We will miss him.
Good bye dear friend.

Kitty and Jeff Gardner

February 23, 2022

Sharon and family, our sincere sympathy. I will miss seeing Bob in the passenger seat of your car coming in and out of the neighborhood. It was our loss that we never met Bob, his obituary is telling of the grand footprint he left. Please remember us as neighbors if you need anything.

Angela Macek

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Mary Jane Kinney

February 23, 2022

Rest In Peace and love, Dr. Brouwer. You cared for , and supported everyone you met and in return you were loved by so many in life. You were the best of the best of humans. RIP

Karen Geib

February 22, 2022

I was a patient from the time I was 18. Ten years or so ago I kept saying to my husband that I kept seeing Dr. Brower inside Fort Wilderness at Disney. My husband kept saying people looked alike. The next time I saw him I stopped and said Dr. Brower? He turned and said Karen? We had such a good laugh! It was my doctor! He was a great doctor! He got me through many a jam! I've missed him since he retired. I think of him often with found memories. I'm sorry for your lose! He was a good man and a great doctor! My thoughts and prayers are with you! God Bless.

Barney and Carol McLaughlin

February 22, 2022

We were so sorry to hear of 'Uncle Bob's' passing. We will remember him fondly from all of the DeWeerd functions. He was a wonderful man and so loved by his sister, Shirley. Our love to all.

David Koelbel

February 22, 2022

Dr. Brouwer was an awesome Doctor who cared very much for his patients. I had him for outpatient surgery several times. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to his family. RIP Dr. Brouwer.

Heidi Gjersoe, Frank Grubelich

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Bill Hanavan MD

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John and Peggy Chapman

February 20, 2022

If you were new to the church or just shy, you might find yourself standing alone in the Narthex, after the service. You´re holding coffee in a styrofoam cup. You´re with charter members and other church attendees. Dr. Bob would make his way over to where you stand and say, " How´s John?" "How´s Bob?", "How´s Don?"
If you happen to be a University of Michigan alumni or fan, he would comment on the latest win or loss with his patented chuckle, accompanied by a twinkle from his blue eyes, he might even ask you about your dog. Doctor Bob was full of charm. After he got to know you, he might invite you to brunch at the Bistro with Sharon after church. Regardless of your economic or social status he was an includer and truly a good Samaritan, waiting for you at the side of the road.

With deepest sympathy,
And fond memories
John and Peggy Chapman

Sharron Grinwis

February 20, 2022

BOB was a special friend to me and to my late husband, Gordon.
He was the kindest man !! Bob and Gordon had many hard laughs with tears running down their face. Bob and Sharon were more than neighbors; they were FRIENDS. Praying for God's peace for Bob's dear family.

Bill Cole

February 20, 2022

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Bob was a
wonderful friend and neighbor.
My Condolences to Sharon and the family
during this sad time.
Rest in peace my friend.

Carol and John Trittschuh

February 20, 2022

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to Sharon, their three daughters and to every family member.

Charles Zeller

February 20, 2022

Bob was a neighbor of mine in South Haven for 40 years. He always had a great sense of humor, a ready smile and an infectious laugh.

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