Charles “Chuck” Carl Brewer was born on February 28, 1949 in Wichita, Ks. He was the only child of George Brewer and Elva (Frankenberg) Brewer. He was their first and only child born to them late in life when they were in their middle age. He grew up in rural Augusta, Ks and later they moved to Wichita, Ks. Chuck’s Dad had a lot of health problems and died at the age of 64 when Chuck was 12 years old. By then, Chuck had paper routes and did all he could to help earn money for the family. Chuck continued to work after school and during the summers to help support him and his mother. Elva took in boarders and Chuck grew up around a lot of different people.
Chuck attended East High School and graduated in 1967. He played on the Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams. He went on to get his Teaching Degree at WSU in Physical Education and English. When he first went off to college it took him a few semesters to get in the grove of studying – but he learned to play Bridge like a pro! He quickly straightened up and was on the Deans Honor Roll the rest of the years until he graduated. While attending College, Chuck was an assistant coach at Southeast High School when they took state in Football. Also while attending college, he worked a number of jobs and spent a couple of years on the Rail Road laying ties and shoveling rock. He also had been working part time for the Post Office and was able to get hired on full time as a Mail Carrier in El Dorado, Ks where he worked until he went on Disability in 1994.
While attending WSU he met Susan Wise, the love of his life. Susan was from Andover, Ks and when she graduated from High School they married on February 14, 1970. Chuck and Susan was very blessed to have their only son, Clint. Chuck loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed teaching Clint to hunt and fish. They also played as many sports together as possible. Their truck was always jammed full of hunting, fishing and sports equipment so they could be ready for anything. The whole family had many adventures in the outdoors which always resulted in lots of laughs and story telling. Chuck was also a very good writer and wrote the most beautiful love poems for Susan for her birthdays and their Anniversaries. Chuck and Susan always: Lived, Laughed and Loved a Lifetime each and every day.
Chuck was raised a Catholic and came to know the Lord at an early age. After moving to the Potwin area, he attended the Emmaus Mennonite Church and became a member. He became closer to the Lord, and was baptized again. You couldn’t be around Chuck without hearing about the Lord and the way of salvation. He had a very active prayer life and wanted to make sure his friends and relatives were saved. Chuck read the Bible a number of times as well as many Theological books. His favorite verse was Psalms 23 He was always so grateful for the Emmaus Mennonite Church, the people, friendships, and support he received. When he became Disabled and no longer able to do physical activities, he spent a lot of time watching sports and the news on TV. He loved to talk Religion, World Events, Politics and Sports. When you came to our house you had better be up on everything so you could debate and discuss it all.
Even though Chuck became disabled with serious health issues, which he battled for 40 years, he was always upbeat, had a laugh and enjoyed life. He was a Christian and knew when he died he was going Home to the Lord. He didn’t want us to be sad, but to rejoice. We will see him again. Chuck passed away on January 6, 2020
Life is for the Living,
And so we must go on –
Trusting God to see us through
When those we love have gone.
Those who have departed
Now claim their sweet reward –
Exchanging life here on earth
For life Forever
With our Lord.