Joe Brewer

Joe E. “Gampy” “the Chief” Brewer, 77, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 31, 2026 and has gone on to the big tee pee in the sky.

He was born on July 15, 1949 in Tahlequah, OK to Max and Juanita (Walker) Brewer.

He married his childhood sweetheart, Christine Hale on December 23, 1967 in Bellevue, IL.

Surviving is his mother, wife of 58 years, two daughters, Jayme (JD) Delashmit of Hazelwood, MO, Cayse Bowcott of Canton, two sons, Clayton (Nicole) Wefenstette of Bellevue, Paxton (Jennifer) Wefenstette of Andover, MN, two Godsons, Ian (Macy McKinney) Dillman, Kyle (Sarah Yace) Dillman, two granddaughters, Sydney (Donnie Eskridge) Bowcott, Isabella Delashmit, one grandson, Jacob Bowcott, one great granddaughter, Avery Eskridge, one great grandson, Jacob Eskridge, one brother, Allen (Debbie Hammer) Brewer, one brother-in-law, Mark Rose, Joe’s kitty, Maxi and many special nieces and nephews..

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ed and Sally Walker, his father, one infant son, Todd, one sister, Rita Rose and one brother, Walter Brewer.

Joe graduated from Richwoods High School in 1967. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1971 serving two tours in Vietnam. He worked for the University of California and later worked for UNR Rohn’s Mfg. for 29 plus years retiring in 2003. He was a longstanding member of the Fulton County Bass Association and tournament fished for 34 years. He was a past member of the Wee-Ma-Tuk Golf Club and was a proud member of the UAW. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his family.

Cremation rites have been accorded per his wishes through Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. There will be no services.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Kidney Fund.

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