JIMMIE BREWER
Jimmie Brewer, age 99, passed away peacefully at St. Andrews on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born in Kentucky on February 6, 1922, son of Wess and Pearl (Graham) Brewer.
Jimmie was a WWII Army veteran, receiving the Purple Heart and five bronze stars after being wounded in battle in France. He also participated in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy.
On June 30, 1950, he married Cora Jobst. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2009. Jimmie spent many years working for the Ripley County Highway Department, while also engaged in farming. He finished out his working career at The Union Furniture Company in Batesville.
In October of 2014, the French Government presented him with the Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal for his service in France and Western Europe.
Jimmie is survived by his daughters, Rita (Dave) Wallpe of Batesville and Carol (Jim) Laker of Oldenburg. Four grandchildren, Nicholas (Hannah) Wallpe, Brian Wallpe, Adam (Julie) Laker and Kate (Greg) Velazquez and also five great-grandchildren, Emma and Evelyn Laker, Alena and Gage Velazquez and Declan Wallpe.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Daisy Clinger, George Brewer, Faye Bessler and Joanne Vogelsang.
A private family service will be held with burial to follow at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ (Fink’s) in Osgood, with graveside military honors conducted by the Ripley County VFW Post #3183 and Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Peter’s U.C.C. Cemetery Fund by mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.