Douglas G. "Doug" Brewster

BREWSTER, DOUGLAS G. “DOUG”

Douglas Brewster, of Appleton, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2009 at Care Partners Assisted Living in Little Chute. He was born on September 27, 1928, in Weyauwega, the son of the late LaVerne and Violet (Larkee) Brewster. On July 16, 1950 he married Bernette Zeichert at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Weyauwega. Doug graduated from Weyauwega High School in 1946, playing basketball and football. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Doug was employed at the Wichmann Furniture Store and retired from Baur Truck & Equipment in 1991. He enjoyed golfing and traveling, especially winter vacations in Hawaii, as well as, fishing trips to Canada.

Doug is survived by his wife: Bernette Brewster, Appleton; five children: Kathy (Donald Rosenberg) Brewster, Cleveland, Ohio; Maureen Toonen, Kimberly; Randy (RoxAnne) Brewster, Little Chute; Don (Cindy) Brewster, Kaukauna and Tim (Deirdre) Brewster, Appleton; six grandchildren: Seth and Emily Rosenberg; Kara Cumings, Ben (Carrie) Toonen and Andy (Rikki) Toonen; Morgan Brewster; two great grandchildren: Tate and Aubrey Cumings; brothers-in-law: DeVerne Vig, Viroqua, and Duane (Shari) Zeichert, Wausau and sister-in-law: Ruth Treul, New Berlin. He is further survived by other relatives and friends. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Betty Vig; sister-in-law, Diane (Wallace) Baehman and brother-in-law, Fred Treul.

The funeral service for Douglas will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 5, 2009 at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 601 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton. Rev. James Wiebel will be officiating. The burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Weyauwega. The visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 9:00 am until the time of service. Memorials are appreciated to Faith Lutheran Church, the Alzheimer's Association or charity of choice.

Doug's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Rhonda and her staff at Care Partners Assisted Living for your excellent care and compassion.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231