Richard D. Brewer
November 13, 2017
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Richard D. Brewer, 72, passed away at his home in Ankeny on November 13, 2017, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born May 11, 1945, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of Truman and Helen Brewer.
Richard retired from the Des Moines Police Department after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Des Moines Police Burial Association and the Des Moines Chief of Police Association.
Richard enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his loved ones.
Richard is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Ronda (Brent) Hoyle and Renee (Jim) Courtney; stepchildren, Maria Fontana and Tony (Kristine Gleason) Fontana; grandchildren, Doug (Becky) Hickle, Tyler Courtney, Caitlynn Courtney, Ava Fontana, and Addison Fontana; great-granddaughter, Emma Hickle; siblings, Karen (Larry) Crane, Marvin (Nicki) Brewer, and Kim (Mike) Kinney. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A private burial will be held at Glendale Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ann Shaffer
11/15/2017
Donna and family, my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Thoughts and prayers to carry you and the Brewer family through this difficult time.
Ann Moeller
11/15/2017
Donna,
I am so sorry to read of Rich's death. I enjoyed working with him very much. He and I had some great talks. His sense of humor delighted me. I hope the love and support of family and friends and your happy memories will help to sustain you during this sad time and in the difficult days and months ahead. God's blessings and peace to you and your family.
Ann
Bill Trimble
11/14/2017
Donna & Family
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. Dick and I worked together and we both shared a love of books especially the Civil War. We would bring in books for each other to read. I can't begin to tell you of his knowledge on the major Civil War battles. Dick was a street smart policeman and friend who you could always count on when the chips were down. He will be missed by those lives he touched and those he worked with.