Donald Brewer, 45, was shot and killed on the porch of his home in Almond, Wisconsin, on May 5, 2018. He was born March 18, 1973, in Chicago and was an active member of the Bancroft Fire Department. He is survived by two sons, Cody and Connor Brewer, who were ages 11 and 14 and were present at the home during the shooting.

The shooter was identified as 32-year-old Steven G. Breneman of Almond, who was estranged from his wife; she had been romantically involved with Brewer. Breneman was arrested and charged with first-degree intentional homicide. At trial the defense argued self-defense, but the jury convicted Breneman of first-degree intentional homicide. On June 21, 2019, he was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of release after 25 years, subject to a petition and review process that allows victims family members to speak.

The family described deep grief and trauma from the killing and from negative statements made about Brewer during the trial. Does anyone have information about Donald’s life in Almond or remembered him from the Bancroft Fire Department?