Melvin Brewer

Melvin Merl Brewer, 84, of Marion died Feb. 3 at St. Luke Living Center.

He was born Feb. 25, 1925, to Merl and Leta (Brandt) Brewer. He was baptized at an early age in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Peabody.

His parents and two brothers, Robert and Keith, preceded him in death.

Survivors include two sisters, Nadine Koegeboehn and Opal Walker of Marion; and a brother, James of Peabody.

A memorial service was Feb. 6 at Baker Funeral Home in Peabody. A private family burial was held at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established with St. Luke Living Center in Marion.