John Brewers

GHENT — Mass of Christian Burial for John Joseph Brewers, 81, of Ghent, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Rehkamp-Horvath Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Burial will follow the service at St. Eloi Catholic Cemetery in Ghent.

John passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 13, 2018, surrounded by his family at home.

John was born June 17, 1936, the son of Edward and Lucy (DeSutter) Brewers. He attended grade school in Ghent and graduated from Minneota High School. John loved to compete in sports; while in high school he participated in football, basketball, baseball and track. After high school he attended Mankato State University, and then enlisted in the United States Army. John was honorably discharged in 1960, he then returned to Ghent and started farming. On Dec. 28, 1965, John married the love of his life, Elaine Solseth, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall. This union was blessed with five children: Rich, Pat, Collin, Kathy and Tim.

John truly believed in the value of hard work and he instilled that value into his children. He worked for 33 years for the United States Postal Service. He loved all sports and was an avid Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, golfing and reading. After his retirement, he looked forward to helping his nephew every fall with harvest. John loved his family and particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. John was a kind man, whose faith and values were very important to him

John is survived by his wife Elaine; children, Rich (Julie) Brewers, Pat (Kristi) Brewers, Collin Brewers, Kathy Brewers, and Tim (Paula) Brewers; his seven grandchildren, Mathias, Gaby, Ellie, Emily, Noah, Amelia and Luke Brewers; many relatives and friends.

Arrangements by

Rehkamp Horvath Funeral Directors

www.rehkamp-horvath.com

507-532-4522