James Brewer, age 65 of Rolling Prairie, IN, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at I.U. Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born August 30, 1947, in LaPorte, IN, son of Arthur and Joyce Frame Brewer.
James was married on September 25, 1996 in Rolling Prairie, IN, to Patricia Humphrey Albertson.
Surviving are his wife Pat of Rolling Prairie; son, Wayne Brewer of Rolling Prairie; step son, James Albertson of Rolling Prairie; step daughter, Bridget Vogel of LaPorte; 2 grandchildren, Chloe and Joshua Brewer; 9 step grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Gary) Kish of Diamond City , AR.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 step sons, Bobby and Paul Albertson.
James graduated from La Puente High School, La Puente, California, and was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran. He owned and operated Brewer's Vacuum & Shoe Repair in LaPorte.
Friends will be received for a viewing from 3 - 8 PM, Tuesday, October 2, 2012, and from 10 - 11 AM, Wednesday at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at the funeral home, with Rev. Jack Balon officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors, conducted by the LaPorte Honor Guard, will be held at Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Donor's Choice in Memory of James Brewer.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.