Donald W. Brown, 72, of Decker, died unexpectedly, Friday, January 10, 2003 in his home. He was born January 8, 1931 in Toledo, OH to Leo and Vera (Truman) Brown. Mr. Brown never married.
Don served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 in Germany. He was a lifelong dairy and crop farmer. He was a member of the National Farmers Organization for over 42 years. Mr. Brown worked as a laborer in the construction industry. The last commercial building he worked on was Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City where he assisted with the masonry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Don is survived by his brother, Robert (Helen) Brown of Snover; nephews: David (Honey Best) Brown of Bay City; Ed Brown, Tim Brown and Bruce Brown; great nephews: Gareth Smith and Christian Best; great niece, Samantha Best; step-nephew, Bill Chandler; many other great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Brown and Ed’s step-son, Duane Chandler.
Funeral services held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. Fred McDowell of Argyle United Methodist Church officiating. Interment is in Willow Grove Cemetery, Armada. Memorials may be made to the Aleda E. Lutz Veteran Medical Center or Argyle United Methodist Church.
Visitation: 2 to 5 to 7 to 9 p.m., Monday
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra Kranz (989) 872-2195
Don served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954 in Germany. He was a lifelong dairy and crop farmer. He was a member of the National Farmers Organization for over 42 years. Mr. Brown worked as a laborer in the construction industry. The last commercial building he worked on was Kranz Funeral Home in Cass City where he assisted with the masonry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Don is survived by his brother, Robert (Helen) Brown of Snover; nephews: David (Honey Best) Brown of Bay City; Ed Brown, Tim Brown and Bruce Brown; great nephews: Gareth Smith and Christian Best; great niece, Samantha Best; step-nephew, Bill Chandler; many other great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Brown and Ed’s step-son, Duane Chandler.
Funeral services held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Rev. Fred McDowell of Argyle United Methodist Church officiating. Interment is in Willow Grove Cemetery, Armada. Memorials may be made to the Aleda E. Lutz Veteran Medical Center or Argyle United Methodist Church.
Visitation: 2 to 5 to 7 to 9 p.m., Monday
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra Kranz (989) 872-2195
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