Richard Dennis Brewer Jr.

July 30, 1952 - February 11, 2018

Richard Dennis Brewer, Jr., 65, of Kalkaska, passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2018. He was born on July 30, 1952 in Ann Arbor, son to the late Richard and Mildred (Schneider) Brewer. Ric often made people smile by telling jokes. He was well-loved by many. He served his community well as a firefighter. Ric fought fires in Fowlerville from 1974 to 1980, then in Howell from 1980 to 1990. He continued with the DNR Wildland Fire in Stephenson in 1990, and then began in Kalkaska in 1992 until 2010. He had a passion for his brothers and sisters in fire service. Ric was dedicated to his family and will be severely missed by his wife of 45 years Peggy (Warr); daughter Heather (Jimmy Davidson) White; sons Ryan (Emily) Brewer and Chris (Rachel Ramirez) Brewer; grandkids: Hannah White, Nick Brewer, Eddie Davidson, Seth White, Cam Davidson, and Jake Brewer; siblings: Sandy (Brian) Risdon, Kim (David) Hune, Chris (David) Martinez, Denise (Dan) Wolverton, and Steve (Michelle) Brewer; many nieces and nephews; and all of his friends whose lives he touched. Ric was preceded in death by his parents. A time for gathering with family and friends will be held from 11 am – 12 pm on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Kalkaska Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow beginning at 12 pm in the Chapel of Kalkaska Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s honor to the family or the Fire Team 7 Auxiliary. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services. If you would like to watch Ric's service today, it will be live streamed via our YouTube Channel. Use the following link, then click on the live video feed. We will go live 15 minutes prior to the service. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd5ytWq5FzfG45UOfMJwqFw