Submitted by: Dan Rich
Jan. 23, 1919 - May 19, 2008
South Bend Tribune 5/21/2008
MISHAWAKA - Arthur E. Brown, 89, of Mishawaka, passed away
at 8 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, in his home. Art was born on
January 24, 1919, in Mishawaka, to the late Lester and Margaret (Heminger)
Brown. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert.
On October 13, 1940, in Mishawaka, he
married Loretta Jefferies, who still survives along with
their children, Suzanne (Terry) Miltenberger of Mishawaka
and Craig D. (Susan) Brown of Paducah, KY; four grandchildren,
Lori Ann (Kurt) Zeiler, Wendy Sue (Joe) Hayes, Mark
Brown and Megan Brown; three great-grandchildren, Matthew and
Michael Zeiler, and Katharine Winnings. He is also
survived by two brothers, Harold (Naomi) Brown and Donald Brown,
both of Mishawaka. Mr. Brown graduated from Mishawaka High
School, class of 1937. He proudly served his country during WWII
in the U.S. Navy. He worked for Uniroyal for 39 years in
maintenance before retiring in 1979. He was a very active member
of Pleasant Valley United Church of Christ, holding many
positions within the church. He was a charter member of the North
Penn Volunteer Fire Department and was active in the building of
Penn High School and Elsie Rogers Elementary School.
Friends may visit with the family from 4:00
to 8:00 p.m. today, May 21, in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776
McKinley Highway, Osceola. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 22, in the funeral home, with Rev. Sam Boys
officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to Pleasant Valley United Church
of Christ, 10955 Edison Road, Osceola, IN 46561.