James M. "Jim" Brewer Sr.
April 18, 1933 - June 04, 2020
Obituary
MONONA - Our father, James M. Brewer Sr., age 87, of Monona, died on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on April 18, 1933, in Arena, Wis., the son of Myron Brewer and Bessie Banker. Dad married our mom, Dorothy (Neefe) Cox in June of 1950. Together they had four children. They divorced in 1973.
Dad's story is one of a life well lived. His greatest joy was being a father to us kids. We have so many cherished childhood memories of life with dad; wherever he went he had us kids in tow. We loved it.
As a young man, dad worked the family farm in Richland Center. He moved his young family to Madison in 1954, and began what was to become his life long career as a book keeper/accountant at the Oscar Mayer Meat Packaging Plant in Madison, where he worked for over 40 years until his retirement in 1995.
Dad was an avid sportsman most of his life, fishing and hunting many beautiful areas of Wisconsin. He was a talented athlete, excelling in both basketball and baseball at Ithaca High School. He continued playing softball as a young man and added bowling and golf as he grew older. Dad was a loyal and dedicated Milwaukee Brewers fan his entire life, and attended many live games at Milwaukee County Stadium.
Dad married his next-door neighbor, Janet Bowers, in 1975. They were together until her death in 2014.
James is survived by his three children, Linda (Tom) Gannon, Debra Behnke and Daniel Brewer; eight grandchildren, Brittany, Kristin, Molly, Austin, Mathew, Ashley, Nathan, and Nickolas; six great-grandchildren, Tasso, Leo, Tommy, Mia, Keaton, and Mikey; his sister, Beverly (Dale) Nauertz ; step-children, Teresa (Mike) Yates, Ken (Jane) Bowers, Nancy Anderson, and Melissa Steinmann; nieces and nephews; step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet; son, James Myron Jr.; sister, Eleanor; and brother, Albert.
Due to current Covid restrictions, we are planning an intimate family celebration of Dad's life.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
"Inside the walls of a prison
my body may be;
but my Lord has set my soul free"
- Johnny Cash
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Tami Hassett
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Sending our sincerest condolences to my beautiful sis, Deb and the whole Brewer family. Our prayers are with you during this very difficult and sad time. Tami and Richard Hassett
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Tess & Russ Thompson
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Dan and Family, we are truly sorry for your loss. Just remember that his essence and your fond memories will be with you forever. Go Brewers! RIP James Brewer Sr.
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Melissa Mlsna
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He always told me he can`t forget my name because his daughter and I have the same name. Melissa. I really enjoyed being his euchre partner on Wednesday nights. I will miss him and his comraderie. R.I.P. Jim. You will be missed.
My condolences to his family. Now he is with his bride.
Melissa Mlsna
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Lyle Morris
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We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of uncle Jim. We express our sincere sympathy to his family. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lyle and Laurie Morris
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Jayne Schauer
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Dear Debbie, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. I know that he was very special to you and that you enjoyed your time together. My memories of your dad are that of a kind, soft spoken, hard working and loving father.
Sincerely, Jayne
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Chris (Williams) Hasz
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Dan, Debbie and Linda, and all who loved Jim, Sr., my deepest sympathies to all of you. Hugs and love, Chris (Williams) Hasz