Richard Lee Brewer

On Thursday, February 24, 2022, Richard Lee Brewer passed away peacefully at the age of 86 from vascular dementia. Richard was predeceased by his second wife, Carole Brewer. Richard is survived by his daughter, Marci, son-in-law, John (deceased), son, Mitch, daughter-in-law, Lisa, grandchildren, Chewy (Tina), Richard (Ping), Natalie, great-grandchildren, Ruben, Sara, Angela, Santana, and Amelia. Richard is also survived by his niece, Dawne, and nephews, Jim and Billy.

Richard was born March 6, 1935, in San Francisco, California to Harry and Allegra (Bettega) Brewer. Richard was raised in Visitacion Valley and had many great friendships and memories. He proudly attended Portola Junior High School and Balboa High School where he excelled as a student-athlete playing baseball and football. Richard joined the ROTC and the high school band where he played the tuba and the accordion. Richard's family owned and operated the 5 Mile House in Visitacion Valley where they entertained many social events with San Francisco's finest.

Richard served in the Armed Forces, Navy Reserves, and he joined the Daly City Police Department in 1957. Richard proudly served the community of Daly City in many capacities as a police officer, Police Athletic League Director, coach, community organizer, and mentor. He was an avid bowler and was easily found at Westlake Bowl and he was also a regular on the baseball field playing or umpiring softball. Playing softball, being part of bowling leagues and tournaments is how he rolled.

Richard retired from the Daly City Police Department in 1987 and he and his wife Carole relocated to Stockton, California where he made so many new friends. Richard joined Sons In Retirement (SIR) Port Stockton and became a Teamster working at Loomis Fargo as a Guard and Armored Car Driver. He also continued his bowling tour joining four leagues and finally rolled that elusive perfect 300 game. Richard and Carole enjoyed going to the San Francisco 49er games at home and on the road in their glory days along with taking cruises all around the world with all of their great friends.

Richard was honored to be inducted into the Balboa High School Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Daly City Sports Hall of Fame. Richard lived life to the fullest and will surely be missed by friends and family.

Rest in peace Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and Uncle.

We love you!

Memorial donations can be made to Daly City P.A.L. at www.dcpal.org/donate