John R. Brown

November 19, 1934 - July 3, 2018

John Richard Brown, 83, passed away on July 3, 2018 at Sunset Village. He was born in Columbus Ohio on November 19, 1934 to parents Lucille (Theado) and Charles Brown. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School and attended the University of Toledo. He married Flora Schmuck on October 29, 1955. John was employed by the F.C. Biebesheimer and Sons as well as the City of Toledo School System prior to his retirement in the late 1990’s. He was a member of Local 50 NWOPP. He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, and playing family card games. He was an avid football and baseball fan, his favorite teams being the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Tigers. John is survived by his loving daughters, Kim (Roy) Delgado, Karen (Tom) Sandy, Kelly (John) Rutter, Kay (Scott) Jennings; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and sister Dorothy (Bill) Brown. He is preceded in death by his wife Flora; parents Charles and Lucille Brown; brother Charlie Brown and sister Caroline Shank. His family wishes to extend special thanks to the staff at Sunset Village, especially Peggy, Gloria, Tracey, Barb, and special friends Vaughn and Don. Friends are invited to gather today, Friday July 6, 2018 from 6:00-9:00pm in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. Visitation will also begin on Saturday at 10:00am in the funeral home where a service will begin at 12:00noon. Rev. David Whalen Officiant. Burial will be private at a later date. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Wounded Warriors. To send his family online condolences, please visit www.ansberg-west.com.