Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello


M. Geraldine "Gerry" Brewer

( May 27, 1922 - February 6, 2017 )

Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Monday, February 06, 2017
Location: 1:55 p.m. at the White Oak Health Campus of Monticello, Indiana.
 
 
Age: 94
Date of Birth: Saturday, May 27, 1922
Birth place: Carroll County (Jefferson Township), Indiana

 

 
Father: Dale J. Brewer
 
Mother: Nora ( Reames ) Brewer
 
Marital Status: Single
Resided in: Gerry had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area all her life.
Funeral Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017
Funeral Location: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 11, 2017, Celebration of Life Service will be at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Rev. Chris Dodson of the Monticello Christian Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery in rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
12:00 (noon) until the time of Service at 2:00 p.m. On Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Biographical Information:
Gerry had been in failing health for the last several years. She had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area all her life and was a 1940 graduate and valedictorian of Monticello High School of Monticello, Indiana. She then went on to graduate from the Fort Wayne International Business College. Gerry had been an active member of the Monticello Christian Church where she became a member and Baptized in February of 1938. Gerry had Sunday School Certificates in her files from 1934. She was a long time member of the Monticello Business and Professional Womens Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and at one time a member of the Board of Directors for the White County Red Cross Chapter. Gerry also had volunteered at the Red Cross Blood Banks since her retirement. She had worked at White County REMC for forty - eight years, retiring in August 1989. Gerry also was a member of the Office Managers and Accountants Section for the Indiana Statewide (REMC). In 1968 she donated a kidney to her brother Dick. She enjoyed bowling, walking, knitting, and traveling all of the USA after retirement. Gerry has also visited England and Switzerland a few times and held a special place in her heart. The Brewer name came from England and Reames (her Mother was German/Swiss). She will be missed by all who knew her.
Special Services:
Memorial Information: Memorials may be given to the Monticello Christian Church or the White County Food Pantry both of Monticello, Indiana. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: Gerry Was never married.
Survivors include:
Sister-in-law, Maxine Brewer of Monticello, Indiana; Nephews,Greg (wife Linda) Brewer of Delphi, IndianaDarrell (wife Karen) Brewer of Mesa, Arizona, Douglas (wife Mary)Brewer of Kendallville, Indiana, and Dale Brewer Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana;Nieces,Susan Brewer of Indianapolis, Indiana,Deanna Hekking of Maneto, North Carolina,Lisa Fulmer of Maneto, North Carolina, Stacey Wiening, and Debra Rigley of Lafayette, Indiana; Several Great Nieces, Great Nephews (whom she all loved and adored).
Preceded in Death:
Parents, Dale J. and Nora (Reames) Brewer; Brothers, Robert, Ralph,Richard " Dick", and Dale J. Brewer, Sr.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583 - 8488.