Born April 19, 1945 in Olney, Maryland. Graduated Howard High
School, Columbia, MD, June 1963. Worked in the welding industry before
enlisting in the United States Navy on September 13, 1965.
After completing Basic Training, I was assigned temporary duty at Great
Lakes Naval Training Center while awaiting school. Successfully completing
the following schools.
6 Weeks, BE/E School
7 Weeks, IC “A” School
2 Weeks, 16 MM Motion Picture Projector School
6 Weeks, Automatic Telephone Exchange School
I reported aboard the USS Waddell DDG-24 mid November 1966 as an ICFN. While
aboard the Waddell I advanced in rate/rank to IC2. I was transferred to the
USS King DLG-10 early June 1968. I served aboard the USS King until late
November1968 when I was transferred to the San Diego Naval Hospital assigned
to Station Police. I was later assigned temporary duty at the San Diego
Ships Information Center while awaiting discharge. I was honorably
discharged from the United States Navy on May 21, 1969.
From May of 1969 till March of 1972 I returned to work in the welding and
fabrication industry while attending college at nights. On March 12, 1972, I
opened Brewer Welding Co. operating the business until July of 1999. On July
12, 1999, I sold Brewer Welding and retired. I now volunteer my time and
services to the USS Waddell DDG-24 Association, serving as Treasurer and a
member of the Board of Directors.
My wife, the
former Sandra Lea Purucker, and I have been married since August 12, 1967.
We have two sons, W. Steven Brewer of Philadelphia, PA, and O. Keith Brewer
of Eldersburg, MD. Keith and his wife, Kelly, are expecting their first
child in March 2002. Sandy is a first grade school teacher. We currently
reside in Ellicott City, MD, with our two Quarter horses, Sara and Buddy and
Mickey our Rottweiler.
