Ralyn Floyd Brewer Obituary (1918 - 2011)

Ralyn Floyd Brewer, 92, Roscoe, Illinois, a lifelong farmer in the Rockton-Roscoe area passed away at his home on September 1, 2011. Ralyn was born in Rockton, Illinois at the home of his parents Walter & Charlotte (Herbert) Brewer on October 28, 1918. He lived within a five mile radius his entire life. He farmed with his father and began his own farming career at the age of 21. He married Agnes O’Leary at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Janesville, WI on August 25, 1945. In 1950, they purchased their farm on Gleasman Road, where, for the next 61 years, they dedicated their lives to making the farm what it is today. They recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Ralyn had a true passion for farming in addition to raising his five children. He loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their day to day activities. Besides farming, which took him from horses to modern day equipment, his biggest pleasure was playing croquet with the family. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; his children Bill (Kathy) of Clinton, WI, Joyce (John) Werner of Bloomington, IL, Don (Mary) of Coppell, TX, Larry of Melbourne Beach, FL, Becky (John) Sayles of Rockford, IL; 16 grandchildren, Robbie, Andy, Gretchen, Jason, Jeff, Joel, Robin, Alex, Teresa, Teddy, Tony, Rae Anne, Courtney, Dustin, Philip, Patrick; 20 great-grandchildren with four more great-grandchildren on the way; a brother, Herb (Shirley) of Brenham, TX; four brother-in-laws, three sister-in-laws; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Roberta Davis. Funeral Ceremonies will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2011 at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, Illinois with Pastor Dan Herman of Old Stone United Church of Christ, Rockton, Illinois officiating. Burial will be in Rockton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 2. Memorials may be made to the Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108 or the Roscoe Fire Dept,. PO Box 450 Roscoe, IL 61073 or Rockton Fire Dept., 201 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL 61072