William S. Brewer, 85, of Cortland, NY, died October 2, 2004. Mr. Brewer was born October 19, 1918, in Cortland, NY. The son of Edward A. and Bess Spaulding Brewer, he attended schools in Cortland and graduated from Hobart College, Geneva, NY, in June of 1941 with a degree in business administration. On May 1, 1941, Mr. Brewer enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country during World War II in the Pacific Theater on the islands of Enewetak, Mano Maya and Guam. Mr. Brewer was employed by Brewer Tichenor Corp. (now Cooper Tools) in various capacities for 32 years, before retiring as vice president of finance.