Morris "Bud" Brewer May 15, 1940 - February 05, 2011 Morris Bud Brewer, 70, of Columbus, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at his home. Mr. Brewer graduated in 1959 from Oakland City High School then served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Indiana State University, with a Masters Degree in Education and taught for a total of 30 years, two years at Clarksville High School and 28 years at Columbus North High School where he was a Vocational Auto Mechanics teacher. Under his leadership, many students earned awards in statewide and national competition, including the 1974 National Plymouth Troubleshooting Contest Championship. Mr. Brewer was cited as a state Meritorious Teacher Service Award winner in 1976. He enjoyed NASCAR and Purdue University basketball, as well as the American West and watching westerns. Morris was a wonderful caretaker, taking care of his wife who has suffered from Alzheimers Disease for several years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. Born in Gibson County May 15, 1940, Mr. Brewer was the son of Brady and Fern Williams Brewer. He married Marcia Simmons Nov. 4, 1961. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim (Jerilyn) Brewer of Hartsville, Indiana; grandchildren, Jessica Brewer, Jenna Brewer and Jonah Brewer; a brother, Donald (Vivory) Brewer of Oakland City, Indiana; and sisters, Mary (John) Goodson of Pendleton, Indiana, and Marilyn Sue Arburn of Winslow, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary Gene Brewer; and a brother, Ronald Brewer. Funeral Information FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, February 12, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Cash officiating. CALLING: 1 p.m. until service time Saturday. ENTOMBMENT: Garland Brook Mausoleum. Donations Information Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home

Morris "Bud" Brewer May 15, 1940 - February 05, 2011 Morris Bud Brewer, 70, of Columbus, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at his home. Mr. Brewer graduated in 1959 from Oakland City High School then served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Indiana State University, with a Masters Degree in Education and taught for a total of 30 years, two years at Clarksville High School and 28 years at Columbus North High School where he was a Vocational Auto Mechanics teacher. Under his leadership, many students earned awards in statewide and national competition, including the 1974 National Plymouth Troubleshooting Contest Championship. Mr. Brewer was cited as a state Meritorious Teacher Service Award winner in 1976. He enjoyed NASCAR and Purdue University basketball, as well as the American West and watching westerns. Morris was a wonderful caretaker, taking care of his wife who has suffered from Alzheimers Disease for several years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith. Born in Gibson County May 15, 1940, Mr. Brewer was the son of Brady and Fern Williams Brewer. He married Marcia Simmons Nov. 4, 1961. Survivors include his wife; a son, Jim (Jerilyn) Brewer of Hartsville, Indiana; grandchildren, Jessica Brewer, Jenna Brewer and Jonah Brewer; a brother, Donald (Vivory) Brewer of Oakland City, Indiana; and sisters, Mary (John) Goodson of Pendleton, Indiana, and Marilyn Sue Arburn of Winslow, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gary Gene Brewer; and a brother, Ronald Brewer. Funeral Information FUNERAL: 3 p.m. Saturday, February 12, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Cash officiating. CALLING: 1 p.m. until service time Saturday. ENTOMBMENT: Garland Brook Mausoleum. Donations Information Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. DirectionsVisitation:  Map to Funeral Home