Charles W. Brewer

January 8, 1937 - March 8, 2022

Charles W. Brewer, 85, of Claverack, passed away Tuesday March 8, 2022 in the comfort of his daughters home. Born January 8, 1937 in Brooklyn, NY, he is the son of Charles and Catherine (Pollock) Brewer. Charlie’s family moved from Brooklyn to Rensselaer where he played basketball and baseball in high school. After high school, he earned his degree from Cobleskill College, and served honorably in the United States Army from 1961-1964. Charlie had a distinguished career in the banking industry, serving as branch manager of the State Bank of Albany, and Vice President of Fleet/Norstar Bank. He was a member of the Hudson Lion’s Club, a 47 year member of Hudson Elk’s Lodge #787, and served as Claverack Town Assessor for 25 years. Charlie was a dedicated New York Yankees fan, and loved boxer dogs and boating on the Hudson River. Charlie will be forever loved and remembered by his daughters and their families, Tracey Jennings and husband Aaron, Kimberly Canez and her husband Jules, along with his cherished grandchildren Madison Drahushuk, and Jack and Matthew Canez. Charlie was predeceased by his wife Beverly (Hedderman) Brewer. Visitation at the Bates & Anderson-Redmond-Keeler Funeral Home will be Friday March 18, from 12:00-2:00pm, followed by a prayer service at 2:00. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Charlie are requested to be made to the Columbia County Health Care Consortium 325 Columbia St. Hudson, NY 12534.