Glenn Edward Brewer

 Glenn Edward Brewer was born on May 24, 1931, in Decatur, Nebraska to Glenn M. and Hazel (Pounds) Brewer. Glenn's mother passed away when he was only six years of age.  He grew up in the Decatur community attending Decatur schools graduating in 1950. Glenn then joined the U.S. Army for two years. After his honorable discharge, Glenn attended and graduated from Wayne State College. Glenn played for the Decatur Ramblers semi-pro football team.  On June 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Evarine “Ezzy” Murphy. Glenn taught in Galva for two years, where he coached every school sport, boys and girls, and then in the summer of 1962 they moved to Logan, Iowa. Glenn at Logan taught Industrial Arts, coached Varsity Football and also coached some Jr. High sports. He officially retired from the school in 1993, but he remained working for the school as a bus driver for many years. Glenn was a very successful teacher and coach, fantastic father and grandfather. He also was an important part of the communities where he lived.

    Glenn was a friend to everyone. He loved to socialize. He also enjoyed golfing and going to the casino. In his early years he enjoyed hunting. He was also an avid blood donor to the American Red Cross, giving 112 times. Most of all he cherished his family and loved following his grandchildren in their activities.

     Glenn died on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his apartment in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 90 years, five months and two days.

     Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evarine ‘Ezzy” Brewer; son, Glenn Martin “Marty” Brewer; five sisters, Fern Jacobsen, Joye Krager, Ann Guarino, Iris Todd and Florene Tatro. He is survived by his daughter, Lori and her husband Lonnie Muxfeldt of Harlan, Iowa; four grandchildren, Spencer Brewer and his wife Hannah of Logan, Iowa, Mikenzie Brewer of Neola, Iowa, Kelsey Muxfeldt of Avoca, Iowa and Josh Muxfeldt and his fiancée Kendra Felos of Treynor, Iowa; three plus great grandchildren, Reese Felos, Matthew Brewer and Everlie Muxfeldt; special friend, Edna Hightree of Pender, Nebraska; sister, Rita Johnson of Anaheim, California; step sister, Patty and her husband Marvin Kelley of Woodbine, Iowa; numerous loved nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

Legendary Lo-Ma coach Brewer passes away

(Logan) -- A legendary former Logan-Magnolia football coach Glenn Brewer has passed away.

Brewer directed Lo-Ma to Boyer Valley Conference championships in 1962, 1967, 1973, 1974, 1978 and 1979 and had a record 101-60-6 of during his time as the Panthers head coach. Brewer also previously coached at Galva-Holstein and had a career mark of 122-66-6.

Brewer guided Lo-Ma to their first undefeated season in 1973. The following two seasons both finished with 8-1 marks before another undefeated season in 1978.

Brewer was 90