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Robert Brewer Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Robert Edward Brewer, 80, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at St. John's Hospital emergency room.
He was born February 26, 1929, the son of Charles Edward and Florence England Brewer. He married Julia Phillips in Springfield on December 1, 1973.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ruby Houston, and her husband, Paul Houston.
Mr. Brewer was a member of the class of 1948, Lanphier High School, where he ran track. He was the city champion in 1944 of the Golden Gloves. Robert served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was self-employed most of his life, owning and operating the Markee Grill, and the Kountry Kitchen in Auburn, IL. He retired from Philip Morris USA as an area manager.
Robert was a past president of the Springfield Rod and Reel Club, past member of the board of directors at Lincoln Land Community College Commercial Foods under Harry Hoffmiester, and a charter member of the Auburn Lions Club, a member of the American Legion and the ABC Bowling association.
Surviving are his wife, Julia; his children, Darrell Brewer of Florida, Richard (partner, Ricky) Brewer, of Olney, IL, John (wife, Teresa) Brewer of Florida, Nyleen (husband, Bill) Friedrich of Sherman, Jeanette (husband, Fred) Kincaid of Waverly, Robert (wife, Angela) Brewer, of Springfield, Stanley Ruger of Florida, Diane (husband, Rick) Maxey of Pawnee, Nancy (husband, Kevin) Gresham, of Auburn, IL, and Mitchell (wife, Mindy) Ruger of Springfield; there are 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; his niece, Chamaine (husband, Bob) Tarpley of Shreveport, LA., and several cousins.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, where visitation will be held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2009, where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday May 4, 2009, with Rev. Dr. Wayne P. Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park with military honors conducted by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County.
Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, 2921 Greenbriar Dr., Springfield, IL. 62704.
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Bob Tarpley
May 8, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I have only been in the family for 9 years, I always felt close to Bob because he was always there for Charmaine during Ruby's illness and death. Bob always treated me as one of the family, and always had a story to tell. We had a couple of great times when he came to Dallas to visit Ruby and Charmaine. He will be remembered and missed greatly. I wish I could have been there with the family last week. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Bob Tarpley
Diana Tull
May 4, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed talking to him at our fit club class. He will be missed and He will be in my prayers.
Diana Tull
Janet Shelton
May 3, 2009
To the Bob Brewer Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was one of the nicest people I have known. He had a heart of gold, always giving and truly cared about others. I had the pleasure of working with Bob for several years when he cooked at the group homes in Sprinfield. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Teri Dambacher (Buck)
May 2, 2009
Julia and Family - Sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. I still remember eating at the restaurant when I was a little girl and then years later waiting on him at CVS. I'm going to miss him coming in and visiting with him at the store. Loved listening to his stories. Your family is in our hearts and prayers!
Mel, Teri (Buck), Baylyn, Lauren and Dylan
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Phyllis Thompson
May 2, 2009
My HEART is with all of you at this time. Wish I could give you all a big hug. Your Dad, Husband, stepdad was all ways ready to play a prank if he could and usually got the job done. He always had an interest in food. His first job was making milk shakes at Sangamon Dairy. he will be missed by a great many people
Michelle Hagele
May 1, 2009
Julia, And kids, we are praying for you.. We have you and Bob in our thoughts,today and always... We will miss his silly ways at the bowling alley.. May god be with you all.
Julia if you need anything at all please dont hesitate to call..
Love michelle, brian
everett and carol
shauna and paul
kendra and george
May 1, 2009
Julia and Family, i am very sorry about your loss i will miss seeing Bob for Friday night Fish at the Eagles and all the other places i have seem to run into you 2 lately, my deepest condolences on losing the most wonderful and caring person that he was
Dan and Penny (Schoenrock) Skaggs
Kayla
May 1, 2009
Diane and Melissa, I am sorry sorry to hear about your father and grandfather. You both have my sympathy.
Albert Boesdorfer
May 1, 2009
Onion rings and catfish no one could match his cooking and friendship sorry to here about Bob's passing and may God be with you.
Harry & Peggy Moore
May 1, 2009
Diane--Harry and I are sorry to hear about your father---you have our deepest sympathy.
May 1, 2009
The world has lost a gentle, kind hearted man. We are so sorry for your personal loss. Sincerely, Tony and Bobbie Berola, Auburn, Il
May 1, 2009
I am very sorry to hear about Bob. My deepest condolences. My prayers are with your family during your grief. Think happy thoughts!! Your cuz. Terri Schoenrock
Gregg and Tammy Hinds
May 1, 2009
Nyleen, Our love to you and yours. We will keep you in our prayers.
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