Patrick E. Brown

Patrick E. Brown, 88, Wausau died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 25, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late John L. and Marion (Doyle) Brown. On October 1, 1949 he married Iris Zillman at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau and they remained together for over 57 years until her death on December 26, 2006. Patrick worked at Marathon Corporation/American Can/James River (now known as Georgia Pacific) for nearly 42 years. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed taking care of his house and yard, loved cars and was a longtime Packer Fan. For many years he enjoyed going to Friday fish fries and walking in the mall with his wonderful friends. Pat was a kind, gentle, humble man with a wonderful sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye. He will be missed by many. Pat proudly served his country from 1944-1946 in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a Seaman First Class radioman on the amphibious LSMR 505. Survivors include his daughter Dr. Kelly Brown Ph.D, Melbourne, Florida, one sister-in-law, Elaine Brown, Rothschild and nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Brown and one sister, Mary Ellen Drews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. The Rev. Jen Dahle will officiate. Entombment will be in Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com The family would like to thank Dr. Rick Reding, Dr. Matthew Clark, the people at Aspirus Cardiology and Aspirus Wausau Hospital medical unit for their expert and compassionate care of Pat. The family would also like to thank the people at Applegate Reflections for their tender and loving care of Pat during his final years. When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free! Miss me a little - but not for long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go. For this journey that we all must take And each must go alone; It's all a part of the Master's plan A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know, And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me, but let me go.