Donna M. Brewer

Donna M. Brewer, 69, Weston, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 10, 1943 in Brandon, Wisc. daughter of the late Steve and Anna (VandeKolk) VandeBrink. On March 19, 1960 she married Ronald Brewer at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Ripon. He survives. Donna enjoyed reading, bird watching and flower gardening. She loved horses and peacocks which she also raised. Above all, Donna loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. Survivors include her husband, Ronald, Weston, formerly of Berlin; children, Mark (Norma) Brewer, Berlin, Laura (Dean) Coehoorn, Rosendale, Douglas (Sally) Brewer, Ripon, Burt (Paula) Brewer, Pickett and Hope Brewer, Weston; grandchildren, Kyle (Lindsey) Coehoorn, Holly (Thomas) Dreifuerst, Johnny, Abby, Rachel and Ryan Brewer, Bryce, Brooke and Braydon Brewer, and Jorden Brewer-Ukpong; step granddaughter, Connie Wright; great- grandchildren, Will and Emma Dreifuerst; brothers, Robert (Shirley), Edwin (Marion), Steve (Barbara), and Joseph (Janet) VandeBrink; sisters, Mary Ellen Grahn, Jean Ann (Arden) Patchett, Sharon (Dan) Sina, and Diane (Terry) Sauerbrei, many other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Alice Briskie, and brothers, Richard and Donald VandeBrink. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Funeral Services will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Barbola Funeral Chapel, 282 E. Marquette Street, Berlin. Burial will be in the Nepeuskun Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the Barbola Funeral Chapel. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

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