Robert C. Brewner

	Robert C.Brewner, 72, of DuQuoin, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2001 at Fair Acres Nursing Home.  
	Mr. Brewner had retired from the Mechanical Department at SIU-C in 1995 after 32 years.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  He was a member of BPOE #884, American Legion Post 647, VFW Post 1301, the  Masonic Lodge and K of C #1298.  He was a past Perry County Democratic Chairman and former District 300 School Board member.  He was DAV DHS Athletic Fan of the Year in 1979.
	He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict.
	He was born October 1, 1928 at DuQuoin, the son of James N. and Glenna P. (Thorpe) Brewner.  He married Rita Nealon on May 14, 1955 at West Frankfort and she survives.
	Surviving are his wife, Rita Brewner of DuQuoin; son, Bobby Brewner of DuQuoin; brother, Bill Brewner of DuQuoin and grandchildren, Mandy and Coty Brewner of DuQuoin.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one daughter.
	Funeral services were Monday, January 15 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Harry J. Jerome officiating.  Interment was in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery at West Frankfort.
	Friends were able to call Sunday after 5 p.m. and until time of services on Monday.  The Rosary was said Monday at 9:30 a.m. in Maxton Funeral Chapel.
	Military graveside services were performed by VFW and American Legion.
	Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Building Fund.
	
