Carlton G. Brown, age 82, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on January 8, 1931, to the late Wilfred and Josephine Brown, and graduated from Kaukauna High School. Carlton proudly served his country in the Marines and received undergraduate and graduate degrees from UW-Stout. On August 20,…
Continue ReadingCarlton G. Brown, age 82, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at Appleton Medical Center. He was born on January 8, 1931, to the late Wilfred and Josephine Brown, and graduated from Kaukauna High School. Carlton proudly served his country in the Marines and received undergraduate and graduate degrees from UW-Stout. On August 20, 1955, he married Helen Brotz, and they spent 57 years together. Carlton taught Industrial Education in New London and Kimberly before retiring in 1988.
He loved bowling, hunting, fishing, woodworking, design, building and flying r/c airplanes with Valley Aeromodelers, and spending time at the cottage on White Potato Lake. Carlton enjoyed music and played many instruments including the piano, organ, clarinet, and dulcimer. He especially enjoyed playing the dulcimer at senior residences and nursing homes with Helen. Carlton was very proud that he built two of the family's homes and the cottage on White Potato Lake.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Brown; children, Sue (Myron) Luniak of Menasha, Jim (Marilyn) Brown of Mequon, Wendy (Charley Cotter) Brown of Middleton, and Bill (Ruthie) Brown of Pine Island, Minnesota; grandchildren, Russell, Marie, Kevin, Shawn, Caitlin, Conley, Ian, Ross, Cory, Shea, Cole, Jade, and Garrit; and great-grandsons, Kegan, Marlon, and Berkley. Carlton is further survived by a brother, Kenneth (Lois) Brown; sisters-in-law, Lois Brown Hermsen, Mary Jayne Brown, and Pat Brown; many nieces and nephews, and close friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wilfred and Josephine (Mignon) Brown; and brothers, Richard, Donald, and David Brown.
Funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013, at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E. Wallace Street, Combined Locks with Fr. Andrew Kysely officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Carlton's name.
Judy Walkes
left a message on July 23, 2013:
So Sorry for your loss. Judy Walkes(Ruthie's sister)
Sarah Brown DeBruin
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Our prayers are with you Aunt Helen and your entire family. We loved Uncle Carl and are grateful for all you and he did for dad before he died. We will see you all on Monday. Sarah (Brown) and Tim DeBruin and family.
Mary Jo DeFlorentiis
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Aunt Helen and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Uncle Carl was a wonderful man and I hope you will always treasure the memories of him as you all heal from this loss. See you on Monday.
Mary Jo DeFlorentiis
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Aunt Helen and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Uncle Carl was a wonderful man and I hope you will always treasure the memories of him as you all heal from this loss. See you on Monday.
Ron Ernst
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Carl was a dedicated mentor for all of the students he taught. I'm proud to have taught with him in Kimberly. May he rest in peace!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Ron Ernst
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Carl was a dedicated mentor for all of the students he taught. I'm proud to have taught with him in Kimberly. May he rest in peace!
Patti McNamara
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Helen and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti (Mangold) McNamara
Patti McNamara
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Helen and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti (Mangold) McNamara
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Judy Walkes
left a message on July 23, 2013:
So Sorry for your loss. Judy Walkes(Ruthie's sister)
Sarah Brown DeBruin
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Our prayers are with you Aunt Helen and your entire family. We loved Uncle Carl and are grateful for all you and he did for dad before he died. We will see you all on Monday. Sarah (Brown) and Tim DeBruin and family.
Mary Jo DeFlorentiis
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Aunt Helen and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Uncle Carl was a wonderful man and I hope you will always treasure the memories of him as you all heal from this loss. See you on Monday.
Mary Jo DeFlorentiis
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Aunt Helen and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Uncle Carl was a wonderful man and I hope you will always treasure the memories of him as you all heal from this loss. See you on Monday.
Ron Ernst
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Carl was a dedicated mentor for all of the students he taught. I'm proud to have taught with him in Kimberly. May he rest in peace!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Ron Ernst
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Carl was a dedicated mentor for all of the students he taught. I'm proud to have taught with him in Kimberly. May he rest in peace!
Patti McNamara
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Helen and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti (Mangold) McNamara
Patti McNamara
left a message on July 20, 2013:
Helen and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti (Mangold) McNamara
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