Robert Brewster
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Corporal Robert Lee Brewster, formerly of Cottage Hills, IL, passed away on July 8, 1950, in Cheonan, South Korea, while faithfully serving his country in the United States Army.
He was born on September 1, 1930, in Cottage Hills, the son of James and Mary (Widick) Brewster.
Cpl. Brewster attended East Alton-Wood River High School and entered the Army on Sept. 2, 1947. Cpl. Brewster answered the call to serve during the Korean War with courage and honor. He was declared missing in action, and for many years his family waited for answers. Through the efforts of modern science and his sister Faye’s DNA he is finally returning home to be laid to rest with the dignity he deserves.
He is survived by his sister, Idella Faye Govero of Cottage Hills; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Along with his parents, James and Mary, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Velda Brewster, Lucille Hogle, Sharon Madrey, and; three brothers, Richard Brewster, Charles Brewster, and Junior Brewster, who all passed without knowing his true fate, only the presumption of his death.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Military Funeral Honors ceremony burial will follow at Bethalto United Methodist Cemetery.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
