Many of you had an opportunity to visit with John and Nancy Brown during our golf outing at Medinah Country Club over the years.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend John Brown. There was no finer Patriot than John Brown. John had an amazing journey throughout his life – one of those most notable was his 25 year marriage to Nancy. John and Nancy have always been very supportive of the IPEF mission and we are grateful for their support. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and her family.
Below is the obituary that appeared in today’s Indianapolis Star.
John C. Brown
87, Indianapolis, passed away peacefully March 23, at his residence. John was the proprietor of John’s Spirits and Fine Wines in Downtown Indianapolis and Greenwood, Indiana. He was also formerly employed as executive vice president of Danners Inc. for 43 years. He was a veteran of Patton’s Third Army; during WWII “Battle of Bulge.” John was a proud American who loved his country, had many friends from all aspects of life, and never knew a stranger. John served as a board member of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Horse Patrol. John enjoyed golfing, auto racing, all team sports, and spending weekends at his Nyona Lake cottage. John was a member of the Columbia Club, Halfway Lodge No. 298, F.&A.M., Murat Shrine of Indiana, Scottish Rite (Valley of Indianapolis), Antelope Club, the American Legion Post #79 & 36, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Yankee Division Veterans Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 9 (Life Member), and the Rochester Elks Lodge. John was born April 4, 1924 in Tipton County, Indiana. John is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Nancy, daughters Kay (Bill) Micheli, Cynthia (Jeff) Smith, stepsons Burns (Nathan) Gutzwiller, and James (LeAnn) Gutzwiller. Also surviving are six grandchildren and one great-grand son.
Funeral Information: A celebration of life will be held Wednesday April 4, 2012 (John’s 88th birthday) from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a family tribute service at 7 p.m. at the Columbia Club 121 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Donations Information: Memorial donations can be made to Illinois Patriot Education Fund‘s John Brown Scholarship Fund to provide educational assistance to families of fallen veterans.