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1944
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2024
John Brewer Obituary
He was born September 3, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Morris Daniel Brewer and Mildred Juanita (nee Oliver) Brewer-Gaskin.
He had worked in various career roles throughout St. Louis and Jefferson City, Missouri and was particularly fond of his time volunteering with Food Outreach in St. Louis while always supporting various other charities. He also proudly served as a member of the HIV Health Services Planning Council for many years for the City of St. Louis. He greatly enjoyed giving to others, swimming, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Ronald(Carla) Brewer of Maryville, Illinois; granddaughter Carrie Brewer of Maryville, Illinois; son-in-law Glenn (Vicky) Moore of Granite City, Illinois; granddaughter and grandson-in-law Jacqueline and Jason Stroud of Collinsville, Illinois; great grandsons Drew Stroud and Owen Stroud of Collnsville, Illinois; Aunt Clara Hornung of St. Louis, Missouri; many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
In addition to his beloved parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Robyn Moore; brother Richard Brewer and twin sisters Linda Falke and Glenda Schell.
In celebration of his life, a memorial will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Food Outreach
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Joseph LeJeune
May 18, 2024
John was a very dear friend. We had a lot of laughs together and he was partly responsible for my husband and I getting together. We traveled a lot and always told my husband make sure you have enough money to bail us out if we need it. He will be sorely missed, but his memory will live on forever.
Larry Finelli
May 17, 2024
When I was 17, my parents asked me leave our home. I met John at the grocery store on Chippewa/Grand after he had dropped his house keys and I helped him locate them on the floor. He and I talked. I explained my situation, and he offered me free housing in his rooming house while I finished high school and 2 years in community college. John's generosity allowed me to finish my bachelor's degree, which eventually led to a career in teaching math at a junior college in Kansas. John and I exchanged phone calls and Christmas cards for years until he moved and we lost contact. I'll always remember John first as an honorable person, very generous, and always ready for a good laugh and to imbibe in a glass of bourbon or scotch--or two.
Bob LeJeune
May 16, 2024
John, the memories I have of our friendship will always be there.
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