Robert J. "Bobio" Brewer, 69, of Merriam, Kansas, passed away November 11, 2013, at his home.

Bobio was born June 1, 1944, to the late Rose and Thomas Brewer in Vallejo, California. Bob was a "self-taught" perfectionist. If he needed something, he would make; if he couldn't make it, he'd fix it; if he didn't know how to fix it, he'd research it, and find out everything about how it used to be done…then he'd find a way to do it better, and if it couldn't be fixed or improved, he'd make it work the way it was, or abandon it because it was probably unnecessary in the grand scheme of life. He preferred functionality over aesthetics, but most of the time he just made things better. The most frustrating thing, though, is Bobio did things in his time, on his schedule…probably the most passive aggressive personality on the planet. He didn't care what anyone thought, as long as he was pleased with the outcome. Bobio was truly a craftsman, artisan and handyman. He was constantly questing for knowledge and information. His interests ranged from fly fishing to semi-conductors.

Bob was resourceful and relentless in his pursuits - as long as it held his interest. As student of life, he was always learning about the latest and greatest whatever, but never forgot the past. He was a big fan of "open-source". He valued quality over quantity- the tools he used were solid and true, not the cheap crap. He was always available to lend a hand. Bobio was an astronomer, bicycle mechanic, upholstery and canvas expert, computer networking technician, linux help tech, electrician, plumber, carpenter, designer, sailor, fisherman, lawnmower repairman, pet adopter, acoustic and audio specialist, music lover, coffee drinker, exotic car aficionado, telescope builder, military veteran, smoker (but he wished he’d never started), hippy, smart ass, kind soul and friend. Most of all, he was Bobio, and he will be missed.

Graveside Service

A graveside services with military honors will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shawnee Community Services, 11110 W. 67th Street, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.