Melvin L. Brewer, 86, of Florissant, Missouri passed away on July 3, 2023, with his loved ones by his side. He was born on October 3, 1936 to Lonnie and Wilma Brewer in Marquand, Missouri. As a young man, he joined the United States Air Force, serving as an airplane and equipment technician. He married Judy Brewer on January 19, 1963, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Sonny Brewer and Phyllis Deal. He is survived by his sister, Alma Messina, his children, Tori Brewer (Bev) and Christina Hesse (Phil), his grandchildren, Loren Mungenast (David), Jimmy Freeman (Alicia) and Megan Freeman (Collin), and his great-grandchildren, Lorelei, Alaina, and David.
Throughout his lifetime, Mel worked as a machine operator, custom motorcycle builder, and custom automotive painter. He opened his own shop, Brewer Motorcycles Inc., in which he specialized in building custom choppers. Mel enjoyed traveling with his wife in their RV, fishing, woodworking, tinkering on motorcycles and machines, and spending quality time with his grandchildren. He also belonged to Newmar RV Kountry Klub. He especially loved a donut from the donut shop to start his morning.
We will celebrate Mel’s life on July 16 at Kutis Funeral Home, Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123) from 2 – 4 PM with a memorial service beginning at 4 PM. Luncheon to follow with details to be provided at the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives
We send all our love, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. Our deepest condolences to you.
Dearest Chris and family,
Sending love and my deepest condolences.
Emily Corlew
Dear Chris, Phil & Family,
My deepest condolences to you all. I know that you will miss Mel in our lives as much or more than I will. As you well know I have always considered Mel as my Big Brother. We have been the best or friends for over fifty years. Mel has taught me so many different things in life, it would take me a long time to explain them . As you know we traveled together in our RV’s to several different places in the United States. I have so many pleasant memories of our lives together to cherish.
Your Friend, Bob Presson
Dear Tori,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of you father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jeffrey McManemy and Russ Moore
My deepest condolences to Tori and her family. May God welcome Mr. Brewer into his heavenly family . May God shine his love on Tori as she goes through her life and help her to have peace.