Leon Brown

pic-needss to be cropped-BrownLeon Clifford Brown, age 82, of Big Flats, Wisconsin died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at his residence.
A Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date.
Leon was born October 07, 1931 in Brooks, Minnesota to Criss and Mary (Stahl) Brown. He married
Carol T. Bjelland on December 11, 1955 in South Milwaukee, WI.
He served in the Korean War as a Forward Observer in the U.S. Army’s Calvary Artillery Unit.
He grew up on a family farm in Northern Minnesota. Leon enjoyed being outdoors, deer hunting, fishing, swimming, fetching in firewood, riding around on his lawn tractor western novels and movies. Leon was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #804 for 43 years.

He is survived by his wife: Carol T. Brown of Big Flats; his children: Wade Brown of Arkdale, Robin (Ellen) Brown of Friendship, Kristin (Melvin) Haack of Ft. Atkinson, and Jeremy Brown of Midpines, California;
Grandchildren: Noel Brown, Creole Brown, Cyrus Brown, Molly Brown, and Alexander Haack; Great Grandchildren: Daedra, Azreal, and Melina; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Leon was preceded in death by: parents, 9 brothers and sisters.

Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

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Condolences

  1. Kelly spear says:

    To the brown family: I was heart broke n to here of your loss. A lot of you don’t know me but Kristen and I went to School together . Again very sorry for your loss

  2. Genny Newcomb & Keith Newcomb (daughter of Alice Bergeron) says:

    So sorry to hear of the loss of uncle Leon he was a kind and gentle man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

  3. Linda Bergeron says:

    So sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Leon. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
    Deepest sympathy,
    Linda

  4. Carl Bjelland says:

    Carol it is with deep regret that we received this notice. I never met Leon, that I remember, but through discussions with the family I regarded leon as a man of integrity and a good mentor. So it was with a loss inside of me for you and your family. May God bless you all with His comfort and healing. Carl

  5. Dorothy Bjelland Lee says:

    Carol and family, You have my love and sympathy. God will hold you in his arms. Take care, Love Dorothy

  6. Kathy Lee Krogstad says:

    Carol, Wade, Robin, Kristin, and Jeremy, My thoughts and prayers have been with you all week. All losses are hard, as I know the loss of my Dad, but one thing I do believe in is the promise that God gave to us in baptism and His word, that “All who believe and are baptised shall be saved”! Knowing that Leon and you all love the outdoors and he with hunting and fishing, as the rest of my family enjoy, I hope that when you feel the fall breeze, see that doe and fawn in the spring, or an eagle overhead, the wildflowers blooming, (or even fetching wood!), you will be reminded of your DAD and Husband, and smile, and feel his love. Missing him and being sad and even tears are ok, because if there were not love, there would not be those feeling! I will call, but not while you are all together. Mom would love to see you, Carol, and she is really feeling sad for you, as she knows what losing a husband is like, and maybe we can make a visit happen! Love and prayers to you all, Kathy

  7. Seegers says:

    Dera Aunt Carol and family, we are so sorry to hear about Uncle Leon, moms last brother. He will be missed. All our love to you and the family.

  8. Myrna Engebretson says:

    Aunt Carol and family,
    So sorry to hear of Uncle Leon’s death. My sympathies to all!

  9. David and Sally (Taylor)Yuds says:

    Carol, Sorry to hear of your loss. Leon will be missed. May he rest in peace. God bless you and your family.

  10. Hans & Dorothy Menck says:

    Robin, Ellen & family- so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & Prayers are with you also. Uncle Hans & Aunt Dorothy

  11. Hans & Dorothy Menck says:

    Carol & family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

  12. Kim Langosch says:

    I am so sad to hear of Uncle Leons passing. My sympathys to your family.

  13. George Hagge says:

    My deepest sympathy at the loss we will all feel. Please call if you need anything, or just want to talk.,

  14. Roberta Nelson Mcfarlane says:

    Carol and family. Sorry to hear about Leon, I will be praying for you, from a former Big Flats resident.