Don Brewer:  

Don Brewer Profile, 1956-2010. Graduated from CCHS in 1956 and SIU with BS and MS in Education in 1960 and 1961. Taught, coached, AD and principal for 25 years, finished with 17 years as Reg. Supt. of Schools Jackson-Perry Counties. Married to Wilma "Jean" Turnage (former Red Devil) for 49 years. She is a retired 5th grade teacher who has battled pain from several back surgeries for many years. She gave me two great "kids". Donna Jean and Clay, both of whom live here in Murphysboro with their own families. Now retired and working part-time for the Regional Office of Education and serving as State Commissioner of Illinois Amateur Softball Association. It is enjoyable and gives me expenses for travel to see sofball competition just about everywhere. Career wise, ! spent my first three years teaching and coaching at Tamms High School (1961-64) It was consolidated to Egyptian in 63-64 my last year there. I know that some of my ex players are deceased....would like to know about the others and some o...Expand for more