Marsha B. Brewer, age 73, a resident of Appleton, passed away on Monday, October 24th, 2022, at Cherry Meadows Hospice in Appleton. Marsha was born on February 9th, 1949, in Appleton, daughter of the late Marshall and Dorothy (Handschke) Brewer. She was a graduate of Appleton High School, obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education (Speech and English) at U. W. Madison and Masters Degree at U. W. Oshkosh (1974). She completed U. W. Law School in 2003. Education was a lifelong pleasure and she continued to attend classes throughout her entire life.

Marsha loved to share her knowledge and taught grade school and middle school in Appleton Public Schools and Kewaunee Public Schools. She taught remedial reading for Upward Bound Students at U. W. Stevens Point and Wisconsin Correctional Institution. At college level she taught public speaking and communication/writing skills at U. W. Green Bay and Fox Valley and Northeast Technical Schools.

Marsha loved reading - especially about politics, investments, and economics and was very active with WIDems, was an alderman, worked the election polls, and helped local candidates with their campaigns. Marsha was involved in many activities: Girl Scout leader, usher at Attic Theater and Appleton Performing Arts Center, and was a YMCA and ski club member. She enjoyed cats, plants, and rehabilitating junk from rummage sales. Researching genealogy on Ancestry.com was also a great passion.

Survivors include her sister: Doreen Brewer and brother-in-law, Euripides Alvarado-Ortiz of Green Bay; nieces and nephews: Anthony Alvarado-Ortiz, Christopher Alvarado-Ortiz, Sandy Alvarado-Ortiz, and Lisa Alvarado-Ortiz; as well as many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 27th, at First Congregational UCC, 724 E. South River Dr. in Appleton, with Rev. Mary Jo Laabs officiating. Visitation at the church will start at 10:30 AM on Thursday. Fellowship immediately following the service. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton.