Richard (Dick) Wendell Brewer
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86, of Indianapolis, passed away the morning of November 21, 2021. He was born July 8, 1935, in Torrent, Wolfe, Kentucky to Dillard Lymon and Nannie (Spencer) Brewer. He was a barber at U.S. Male in Greenwood, IN for many decades. His barber shop was located at Greenwood Shopping Center - before it became Greenwood Park Mall - and then several more years across Madison Avenue from the mall. Wendell loved University of Kentucky basketball enjoyed meeting his buddies for breakfast and golf (each spring he went with several of his golfing buddies on an annual pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach). He also enjoyed bowling, clogging and square dancing with Frances. He lived through fellowship as a member of Greenwood Christian Church where he served for many years as a deacon.
Dick was pre-deceased by his wife of nearly 64 years, Marjorie (Margie) Frances (Smith) Brewer. He is survived by his children, Richard (Susan) Brewer and Terri Atkinson; grandchildren, Allison Brewer, Alexandra Atkinson, Evan Brewer, and Colby Atkinson; and his great grandchild, Addison Becker. One of 9 children, he is also survived by a sister, Betty Greenhouse, of Kansas.
Dick was predeceased by his wife of over 64 years, Marjorie Frances (Smith) Brewer. His children, Richard (Susan) Brewer and Terri Atkinson; grandchildren, Allison Brewer, Alexandra Atkinson, Evan Brewer, and Colby Atkinson; and great grandchild, Addison Becker, survive. One of 9 children, he is also survived by his sister, Betty Greenhouse. In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by the following brothers and sisters: Virginia O. (Brewer) Shortt Oathout, Ausby Garnett Brewer, Thelma "Cricket" (Brewer) Ward, Dillard "Samp" L. Brewer, Clarice "Clarity" E. Brewer, Ramona R. (Brewer) Croswell and George Kelly Brewer.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 11th at 1:00pm at Singleton & St Pierre, 7602 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. The visitation will begin at Noon. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be directed in his memory to Samaria Christian Church, ? Pastor Shan Rutherford, 4779 W State Rd 135, Trafalgar IN 46181.
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