- Brewster Sr., Robert E.
Robert E. Brewster Sr. died on Friday, March 30, 2007, in Jackson, MI. Bob was born in Kaukauna on November 18, 1925, the son of Eathen E. and Emilia (Jennick) Brewster. He was preceded in death by Mary Ellen (Capeling), his wife of 35 years. He was a graduate of Kaukauna High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and served with the 1st Division in the Pacific for four years during World War II. He was retired from Consumer Power Company after 36 years of service.
During his retirement he enjoyed making many trips to the western states and Alaska with his brother to fly fish and photograph the sites. Besides his hobby of photography, Bob loved family gatherings with his children and siblings, where he was always in demand as a gourmet cook.
Bob is survived by three children: Col. Robert E. Jr. (Sharon), Alexandria, VA; Philip J. (Betty), Sleepy Hollow, IL; and Jennifer J., Jackson, MI. He is further survived by three grandchildren: Jessica, Zachary and Bobby; three sisters: Geri (Walter) Molda, Appleton; Florence and Margaret, Kaukauna; brothers: Francis, Colorado Springs; James (Dolores) Piedmont, CA; a niece, Sue Bergeron, Kaukauna; other nieces and nephews. He is further survived by his wife's brothers and sister: Phillip (Faith), Peter (Sue) and Suzanne (B.A.) Seymour, all of Michigan.
Besides his wife, Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary H. Bergeron, brother-in-law, Jos. C. Bergeron; nephew, Robert J. Bergeron.
The concelebrated Mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 3 at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Jackson with interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. A memorial has been established in Bob's name at 1000 Islands Environmental Center.
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1925 - 2007 (81 years)
Education - High School
