The Butler Historic Preservation Commission has finished the task of this wall mural located on the Luna Umbra building at Main and Dakota streets commemorating the famous Jefferson Highway that once ran through Butler.
The highway ran from New Orleans to Minnesota and was designated by Thomas Jefferson well before the interstate highway system we are now familiar with.
Read more about the highway here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Highway
Glenn was born on April 22, 1935, to Edward Wallace Brewer and Lona Vivian (Deshazer) Brewer in Freeman, MO. As one of 10 siblings, he called both Kansas and Missouri home, most recently residing in Harrisonville, MO, with the love of his life, Gloria.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Helen and Rosemary; siblings Mary Moraine, Don, Vincil, Vivian, Virgil, and Gerald Brewer; and his children Glenn Brewer Jr. and Rebecca (Brewer) Ross, and son in laws Roger Barker and Tom Fleming.
Glenn is survived by his devoted wife, Gloria Brewer; siblings Shirley (Brewer) Moraine, John Brewer and wife Sheran, and Sharon (Brewer) Coble and husband Briane; his children LaVon (Brewer) Gatewood and husband Gary, Vickie (Brewer) Barker, Mary (Brewer) Fleming, James Brewer and wife Frankie, April Stecher and husband Chris, and daughter-in-law Jackie Brewer.
He was a proud grandfather to Tron, Lee, Helen, Ryan, Stacy, Eric, Amandia, Jerilynn, April, Jennifer, Brandy, Gina, Sarah, Chris, Lisa, Charlie, Calean, Hayden, and Macy. His legacy spans over five generations as he is also celebrated by numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom held a special place in his heart.
A jack-of-all-trades, Glenn spent the majority of his career at General Motors before retiring in 1988. Retirement brought him the opportunity to travel, visit family and friends, and enjoy camping at Pomme de Terre Lake.
Glenn was a firm believer in the value of hard work, often reminding those around him that “nothing worth having comes easy.” He carried himself with quiet strength, commanding respect, while maintaining a giving heart and a readiness to lend a hand to a friend or a stranger.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Paola Cemetery, Paola Kansas, with the flowers in bloom, the sun is shining, and the grass is ready to mow—a season Glenn cherished. Known for his love of mowing, evidenced by his impressive collection of riding lawn mowers, this time of year was truly his favorite.
Glenn leaves behind a legacy of integrity, faith, and a profound love for his family. His no-nonsense wisdom, steady presence, and yes, even his occasional stubbornness, will be deeply missed. He was the anchor of his family, demonstrating what it means to live a purposeful, strong, and fulfilling life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harrisonville Animal Shelter and send in care to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.
