Richard
Richard R. Brewer
Rick passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Plainwell.
He was born September 10, 1950 in Plainwell the son of Richard and Helen (Minegar) Brewer. Rick was a 1969 Plainwell High School graduate. He had worked at Allegan Tubular Products for 23 years until his retirement in 2013.
Rick loved cars which started with his ’72 Dodge Demon. He also enjoyed hill racing with his motorcycles, big and small tractors, telling family stories and having the newest TV or stereo.
On October 4, 1969 in Otsego he married Connie Lanz who survives.
Also surviving are his son, Jerry (Karrie) Brewer of Plainwell; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandy (Richard) Kurtz of Richland and Vicki (Jeff) Massey of Plainwell; step-siblings, Dave (Wendy) Conner, Cecil (Shirley) Conner and Barb (Bruce) Holzhausen; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Buddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and step-sister, Rita Jacobs.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 1, 2019, at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell.
Contributions in memory of Rick may be made to the
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Pam mchugh
June 26, 2019 at 4:01 pm
I’m so sorry jerry
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Nicole knowlton
June 26, 2019 at 4:02 pm
Im sorry to read this jerry and family praying for you all love you guys
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Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
June 26, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Oh Connie, I am so very sorry. It was just a few weeks ago at lexi’s grad party, that you told me you guys had just found out about the cancer . May God’s grace be with you in the difficult days ahead.
Love and hugs to you!!
Mike and Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
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Penny Pulver Baker
June 26, 2019 at 8:32 pm
Hi Connie. Just saw this sad news. I am so sorry for your Huge Loss.
Thinking of you.
Penny Pulver Baker
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Karrie Brewer
June 26, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Dad ( Rick Brewer )
Was the best father in law I could have asked for. He was funny, loving and cared about his family more than anything. I will miss his smile and all his stories he told and the the way he liked to pick on Mom. I love you Dad. ❤
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Bruce
June 26, 2019 at 9:08 pm
My condolences to the family. Growing up next to y’all I always thought your family was always so nice, sorry to hear the Jerry, our prayers are with y’all.
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Sharon Buys
June 26, 2019 at 9:47 pm
So sorry for your loss, Connie.
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Sharon Buys
June 26, 2019 at 9:49 pm
Dave and Wendy. Sorry for your loss.
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Carol Jeannie McLarty
June 26, 2019 at 11:26 pm
I am so sorry-my Husband passed away 1 year ago Christmas Day with Bone Marrow Cancer-I will make sure that I give more to The Cancer Society-I remember when I stayed with Sandy and Uncle Lloyd and Aunt Helen’s-Vicki was so little and you were there, too, Ricki-Much love to you all…
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Kevin & Cheryl lanz
June 26, 2019 at 11:26 pm
Connie,
We are so sorry and upset to have found out about Rick. We loved the both of you very much and we are very sorry for what has happened in the past but the past is the past. Only God knows why he did this Please forgive us as God does.We love you Connie very ,much Rick was the best brother in law we ever had.
Love,
Cheryl & Kevin Lanz
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Chris Brown
June 27, 2019 at 8:13 am
Connie and Jerry,
So very sad to hear about Rick’s passing. Linda contacted me to let me know. Keep his spirit alive with all of the grandkids telling stories of all the things all of you enjoyed together and I am sure there are many. I hope those stories will bring some smiles through the tears as you remember your lives together. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for God’s comfort. We love you dearly.
Chris and Jennie
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Vicki Parmater Harris
June 27, 2019 at 8:56 am
Connie, I am so very sorry! I lost my husband almost 2 years ago. If you want to talk to someone who knows what you are going through, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Vicki Parmater Harris
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Kellie Heintz
June 27, 2019 at 9:50 am
Aunt Connie, Jerry and Family
My thoughts, prayers and heart are with you all. I can’t even begin to wrap my head around the fact that he’s gone. I wish I could be there with you to laugh, cry and say goodbye. Sending love and hugs! Rest in Paradise Uncle Rick! I love you
Kellie (Kurtz) Heintz
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Lonnie Cool
June 27, 2019 at 10:12 am
Connie
We are so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. He was one of my first friends in junior high he introduced me to dirt bikes and I introduced him to Coney Island hot dogs. We had a lot a lot of good times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lonnie & Dorothy Cool
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Georgia Lighthizer
June 27, 2019 at 11:03 am
Connie, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My you find Gods peace and comfort in your memories.
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Pamela Kurtz
June 27, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Connie and Jerry Brewer, Sandra (Brewer)Kurtz.
My heart my love my life goes out to our entire family for our loss of my Uncle Rick. Love you to the moon and back
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Skip Whitney
June 27, 2019 at 1:18 pm
Rick was an employee of mine for many years. He was a super worker but more than that he was a great friend. He will be missed by all those who knew him. Connie and Jerry you will be in my prayers. May the Lord help you through this terrible loss.
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Ted Tremaine
June 27, 2019 at 3:07 pm
Connie, Jerry and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ricks passing. Rick was loved by the whole family and will be missed dearly. Love you guy’s.
Teddy
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Deborah Plott
June 27, 2019 at 3:16 pm
Connie, I am so sorry to hear about Rick….You are in my thoughts. Remember the good times with him………
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Jeff and Joan Doolittle
June 27, 2019 at 4:41 pm
Connie ,
You guys have been the best neighbors we’ve ever had. You always kept an eye out for our place and let us know if strange cars where here. We will miss talking to the both of you while you were out with Buddy. Rick will be missed, he was a great guy. Call on us anytime Connie if you need anything Love you
I am glad you have a lot of relatives and friends looking out for you.
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He was born September 10, 1950 in Plainwell the son of Richard and Helen (Minegar) Brewer. Rick was a 1969 Plainwell High School graduate. He had worked at Allegan Tubular Products for 23 years until his retirement in 2013.
Rick loved cars which started with his ’72 Dodge Demon. He also enjoyed hill racing with his motorcycles, big and small tractors, telling family stories and having the newest TV or stereo.
On October 4, 1969 in Otsego he married Connie Lanz who survives.
Also surviving are his son, Jerry (Karrie) Brewer of Plainwell; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings, Sandy (Richard) Kurtz of Richland and Vicki (Jeff) Massey of Plainwell; step-siblings, Dave (Wendy) Conner, Cecil (Shirley) Conner and Barb (Bruce) Holzhausen; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Buddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and step-sister, Rita Jacobs.
According to his wishes cremation has taken place.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, July 1, 2019, at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell.
Contributions in memory of Rick may be made to the
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Richard R. Brewer
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Pam mchugh
June 26, 2019 at 4:01 pm
I’m so sorry jerry
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Nicole knowlton
June 26, 2019 at 4:02 pm
Im sorry to read this jerry and family praying for you all love you guys
Reply
Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
June 26, 2019 at 4:24 pm
Oh Connie, I am so very sorry. It was just a few weeks ago at lexi’s grad party, that you told me you guys had just found out about the cancer . May God’s grace be with you in the difficult days ahead.
Love and hugs to you!!
Mike and Agnes Schmitt Vanarsdal
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Penny Pulver Baker
June 26, 2019 at 8:32 pm
Hi Connie. Just saw this sad news. I am so sorry for your Huge Loss.
Thinking of you.
Penny Pulver Baker
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Karrie Brewer
June 26, 2019 at 9:00 pm
Dad ( Rick Brewer )
Was the best father in law I could have asked for. He was funny, loving and cared about his family more than anything. I will miss his smile and all his stories he told and the the way he liked to pick on Mom. I love you Dad. ❤
Reply
Bruce
June 26, 2019 at 9:08 pm
My condolences to the family. Growing up next to y’all I always thought your family was always so nice, sorry to hear the Jerry, our prayers are with y’all.
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Sharon Buys
June 26, 2019 at 9:47 pm
So sorry for your loss, Connie.
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Sharon Buys
June 26, 2019 at 9:49 pm
Dave and Wendy. Sorry for your loss.
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Carol Jeannie McLarty
June 26, 2019 at 11:26 pm
I am so sorry-my Husband passed away 1 year ago Christmas Day with Bone Marrow Cancer-I will make sure that I give more to The Cancer Society-I remember when I stayed with Sandy and Uncle Lloyd and Aunt Helen’s-Vicki was so little and you were there, too, Ricki-Much love to you all…
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Kevin & Cheryl lanz
June 26, 2019 at 11:26 pm
Connie,
We are so sorry and upset to have found out about Rick. We loved the both of you very much and we are very sorry for what has happened in the past but the past is the past. Only God knows why he did this Please forgive us as God does.We love you Connie very ,much Rick was the best brother in law we ever had.
Love,
Cheryl & Kevin Lanz
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Chris Brown
June 27, 2019 at 8:13 am
Connie and Jerry,
So very sad to hear about Rick’s passing. Linda contacted me to let me know. Keep his spirit alive with all of the grandkids telling stories of all the things all of you enjoyed together and I am sure there are many. I hope those stories will bring some smiles through the tears as you remember your lives together. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for God’s comfort. We love you dearly.
Chris and Jennie
Reply
Vicki Parmater Harris
June 27, 2019 at 8:56 am
Connie, I am so very sorry! I lost my husband almost 2 years ago. If you want to talk to someone who knows what you are going through, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Vicki Parmater Harris
Reply
Kellie Heintz
June 27, 2019 at 9:50 am
Aunt Connie, Jerry and Family
My thoughts, prayers and heart are with you all. I can’t even begin to wrap my head around the fact that he’s gone. I wish I could be there with you to laugh, cry and say goodbye. Sending love and hugs! Rest in Paradise Uncle Rick! I love you
Kellie (Kurtz) Heintz
Reply
Lonnie Cool
June 27, 2019 at 10:12 am
Connie
We are so sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. He was one of my first friends in junior high he introduced me to dirt bikes and I introduced him to Coney Island hot dogs. We had a lot a lot of good times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lonnie & Dorothy Cool
Reply
Georgia Lighthizer
June 27, 2019 at 11:03 am
Connie, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My you find Gods peace and comfort in your memories.
Reply
Pamela Kurtz
June 27, 2019 at 12:49 pm
Connie and Jerry Brewer, Sandra (Brewer)Kurtz.
My heart my love my life goes out to our entire family for our loss of my Uncle Rick. Love you to the moon and back
Reply
Skip Whitney
June 27, 2019 at 1:18 pm
Rick was an employee of mine for many years. He was a super worker but more than that he was a great friend. He will be missed by all those who knew him. Connie and Jerry you will be in my prayers. May the Lord help you through this terrible loss.
Reply
Ted Tremaine
June 27, 2019 at 3:07 pm
Connie, Jerry and Family,
So sorry to hear of Ricks passing. Rick was loved by the whole family and will be missed dearly. Love you guy’s.
Teddy
Reply
Deborah Plott
June 27, 2019 at 3:16 pm
Connie, I am so sorry to hear about Rick….You are in my thoughts. Remember the good times with him………
Reply
Jeff and Joan Doolittle
June 27, 2019 at 4:41 pm
Connie ,
You guys have been the best neighbors we’ve ever had. You always kept an eye out for our place and let us know if strange cars where here. We will miss talking to the both of you while you were out with Buddy. Rick will be missed, he was a great guy. Call on us anytime Connie if you need anything Love you
I am glad you have a lot of relatives and friends looking out for you.
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