Sterling—George Bruer, 70, restaurant
proprietor here the last
42 years, died in his home at 7:15;
last night. He is survived by his
widow, and two sons, Harold and
Ellery Bruer, both of Sterling.
Mr. Bruer was born in Allen-
town, Pa., and came to Lyons
when he was 14 years old. He
had been proprietor of the Bruer's
cafe in Sterling more than 42
years. Two weeks' illness preceded
his death.
Masonic services will be held
in the Porter funeral home Friday
afternoon at 2:30 and burial will
be in the Sterling Cemetery.
from Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, KS
Thursday, May 23, 1940
Sterling Kansas Bulletin
George W. Bruer
George W. Bruer was born in Allentown, Pa., December 15, 1869, and passed on at his home at 403 E. Monroe Street, May 22, 1940.
At the age of fourteen years, with his father's family, he came to Kansas, and settled at Lyons. He attend school and graduated from the Lyons High School, after which he spent one year at Heidelberg University at Tiffin, O., and one year, at Sterling College, then called Cooper.
His father and brothers, Will and John owned and operated the Bruer Hotel here at the time, and he assisted them while attending Cooper.
September 20, 1897, he was married to Josephine A. Beyer, who with their two sons, Harold and Ellery, survive him.
September 20, 1898. he bought Mootz Confectionery, and as the business increased, he moved to larger quarters until 1911, when he bought the building in which the cafe business has since been conducted. He loved business and devoted his entire time and energy to it until 1936, when his health failed and he leased the café business to his son Ellery, and retired to his home, where he lived quietly, resting and doing what he felt able to do.
During that time he suffered illnesses which confined him to the house. His last illness, two weeks before his passing left, him helpless and unable to rise out of it.
In his younger years, he was actively identified with various lodges and all progressive public works of the city.
His many fine qualities of character made him a kind, courteous, loyal and devoted husband, father, and friend and won him many lifelong friends.
The Masonic lodge of which he was a member for so many years had charge of the funeral services at the Porter Funeral Home, which was beautifully carried out in accordance with his wishes by Past Masters Floyd Porter, Ray Johnson, and Harry Sutton, and members of the order.
His other surviving relatives are a brother, John Bruer of Eureka; a sister, Mrs. Maude Seeley, Boise, Ida.; nieces, nephews, two daughter-in-laws, and twelve grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by those near and dear to him.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep gratitude to all who so lovingly remembered us during the illness and passi ng of our loved one. Mrs. Josephine Bruer and Family.
proprietor here the last
42 years, died in his home at 7:15;
last night. He is survived by his
widow, and two sons, Harold and
Ellery Bruer, both of Sterling.
Mr. Bruer was born in Allen-
town, Pa., and came to Lyons
when he was 14 years old. He
had been proprietor of the Bruer's
cafe in Sterling more than 42
years. Two weeks' illness preceded
his death.
Masonic services will be held
in the Porter funeral home Friday
afternoon at 2:30 and burial will
be in the Sterling Cemetery.
from Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, KS
Thursday, May 23, 1940
Sterling Kansas Bulletin
George W. Bruer
George W. Bruer was born in Allentown, Pa., December 15, 1869, and passed on at his home at 403 E. Monroe Street, May 22, 1940.
At the age of fourteen years, with his father's family, he came to Kansas, and settled at Lyons. He attend school and graduated from the Lyons High School, after which he spent one year at Heidelberg University at Tiffin, O., and one year, at Sterling College, then called Cooper.
His father and brothers, Will and John owned and operated the Bruer Hotel here at the time, and he assisted them while attending Cooper.
September 20, 1897, he was married to Josephine A. Beyer, who with their two sons, Harold and Ellery, survive him.
September 20, 1898. he bought Mootz Confectionery, and as the business increased, he moved to larger quarters until 1911, when he bought the building in which the cafe business has since been conducted. He loved business and devoted his entire time and energy to it until 1936, when his health failed and he leased the café business to his son Ellery, and retired to his home, where he lived quietly, resting and doing what he felt able to do.
During that time he suffered illnesses which confined him to the house. His last illness, two weeks before his passing left, him helpless and unable to rise out of it.
In his younger years, he was actively identified with various lodges and all progressive public works of the city.
His many fine qualities of character made him a kind, courteous, loyal and devoted husband, father, and friend and won him many lifelong friends.
The Masonic lodge of which he was a member for so many years had charge of the funeral services at the Porter Funeral Home, which was beautifully carried out in accordance with his wishes by Past Masters Floyd Porter, Ray Johnson, and Harry Sutton, and members of the order.
His other surviving relatives are a brother, John Bruer of Eureka; a sister, Mrs. Maude Seeley, Boise, Ida.; nieces, nephews, two daughter-in-laws, and twelve grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by those near and dear to him.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep gratitude to all who so lovingly remembered us during the illness and passi ng of our loved one. Mrs. Josephine Bruer and Family.
Sterling—George Bruer, 70, restaurant
proprietor here the last
42 years, died in his home at 7:15;
last night. He is survived by his
widow, and two sons, Harold and
Ellery Bruer, both of Sterling.
Mr. Bruer was born in Allen-
town, Pa., and came to Lyons
when he was 14 years old. He
had been proprietor of the Bruer's
cafe in Sterling more than 42
years. Two weeks' illness preceded
his death.
Masonic services will be held
in the Porter funeral home Friday
afternoon at 2:30 and burial will
be in the Sterling Cemetery.
from Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, KS
Thursday, May 23, 1940
Sterling Kansas Bulletin
George W. Bruer
George W. Bruer was born in Allentown, Pa., December 15, 1869, and passed on at his home at 403 E. Monroe Street, May 22, 1940.
At the age of fourteen years, with his father's family, he came to Kansas, and settled at Lyons. He attend school and graduated from the Lyons High School, after which he spent one year at Heidelberg University at Tiffin, O., and one year, at Sterling College, then called Cooper.
His father and brothers, Will and John owned and operated the Bruer Hotel here at the time, and he assisted them while attending Cooper.
September 20, 1897, he was married to Josephine A. Beyer, who with their two sons, Harold and Ellery, survive him.
September 20, 1898. he bought Mootz Confectionery, and as the business increased, he moved to larger quarters until 1911, when he bought the building in which the cafe business has since been conducted. He loved business and devoted his entire time and energy to it until 1936, when his health failed and he leased the café business to his son Ellery, and retired to his home, where he lived quietly, resting and doing what he felt able to do.
During that time he suffered illnesses which confined him to the house. His last illness, two weeks before his passing left, him helpless and unable to rise out of it.
In his younger years, he was actively identified with various lodges and all progressive public works of the city.
His many fine qualities of character made him a kind, courteous, loyal and devoted husband, father, and friend and won him many lifelong friends.
The Masonic lodge of which he was a member for so many years had charge of the funeral services at the Porter Funeral Home, which was beautifully carried out in accordance with his wishes by Past Masters Floyd Porter, Ray Johnson, and Harry Sutton, and members of the order.
His other surviving relatives are a brother, John Bruer of Eureka; a sister, Mrs. Maude Seeley, Boise, Ida.; nieces, nephews, two daughter-in-laws, and twelve grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by those near and dear to him.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep gratitude to all who so lovingly remembered us during the illness and passi ng of our loved one. Mrs. Josephine Bruer and Family.
proprietor here the last
42 years, died in his home at 7:15;
last night. He is survived by his
widow, and two sons, Harold and
Ellery Bruer, both of Sterling.
Mr. Bruer was born in Allen-
town, Pa., and came to Lyons
when he was 14 years old. He
had been proprietor of the Bruer's
cafe in Sterling more than 42
years. Two weeks' illness preceded
his death.
Masonic services will be held
in the Porter funeral home Friday
afternoon at 2:30 and burial will
be in the Sterling Cemetery.
from Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, KS
Thursday, May 23, 1940
Sterling Kansas Bulletin
George W. Bruer
George W. Bruer was born in Allentown, Pa., December 15, 1869, and passed on at his home at 403 E. Monroe Street, May 22, 1940.
At the age of fourteen years, with his father's family, he came to Kansas, and settled at Lyons. He attend school and graduated from the Lyons High School, after which he spent one year at Heidelberg University at Tiffin, O., and one year, at Sterling College, then called Cooper.
His father and brothers, Will and John owned and operated the Bruer Hotel here at the time, and he assisted them while attending Cooper.
September 20, 1897, he was married to Josephine A. Beyer, who with their two sons, Harold and Ellery, survive him.
September 20, 1898. he bought Mootz Confectionery, and as the business increased, he moved to larger quarters until 1911, when he bought the building in which the cafe business has since been conducted. He loved business and devoted his entire time and energy to it until 1936, when his health failed and he leased the café business to his son Ellery, and retired to his home, where he lived quietly, resting and doing what he felt able to do.
During that time he suffered illnesses which confined him to the house. His last illness, two weeks before his passing left, him helpless and unable to rise out of it.
In his younger years, he was actively identified with various lodges and all progressive public works of the city.
His many fine qualities of character made him a kind, courteous, loyal and devoted husband, father, and friend and won him many lifelong friends.
The Masonic lodge of which he was a member for so many years had charge of the funeral services at the Porter Funeral Home, which was beautifully carried out in accordance with his wishes by Past Masters Floyd Porter, Ray Johnson, and Harry Sutton, and members of the order.
His other surviving relatives are a brother, John Bruer of Eureka; a sister, Mrs. Maude Seeley, Boise, Ida.; nieces, nephews, two daughter-in-laws, and twelve grandchildren. He will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by those near and dear to him.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our deep gratitude to all who so lovingly remembered us during the illness and passi ng of our loved one. Mrs. Josephine Bruer and Family.
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