Harry E. Brewer, 76, New Bremen, died at 12:21 p.m. Sept. 8, 2014, at his residence.

He was born Sept. 20, 1937, in New Bremen, the son of Robert W. and Lidwina Stegeman Brewer. On July 7, 1956, he married Ruth Kitzmiller, who survives in New Bremen.

Also surviving are his children, Cheryl Overly, St. Marys, Charles (Tina) Brewer, New Bremen, Bob Brewer, Casstown, Barbara (Mike) Britenriker, Archbold, and Christina (Terril) Collier, Dayton; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two grandchildren, and a son-in-law, Edward Overly.

He was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen, the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles 1391, Minster, and served on the Western Ohio Rail Authority Board. In 1995, he retired from United Dairy Farmers, New Bremen, where he had been the maintenance supervisor. He enjoyed his time wintering in Florida, following NASCAR racing and, most of all, spending time with family.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, New Bremen, the Rev. Thomas Mannebach officiating. Burial is at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, and 9-10 a.m. Friday at the church where rosary will be prayed.

Condolences may be left at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.