Milton Olney Brown

Milton O. Brown, age 90, of Newell, Iowa and formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa died August 12, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center in Newell. Milton Olney Brown was born April 24, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Milton G. and Marion (Olney) Brown. While the family resided in Philadelphia, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was immersed in believerâ€™s baptism at Rhawnhurst Church on December 1, 1935. He graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis on January 23, 1941. He farmed with an uncle in Heron Lake Minnesota and took college classes until he entered the Navy on October 23, 1943. Milt saw active duty as a Storekeeper 2nd class, serving in Virginia, New York, Florida, California and the South Pacific, including Australia, until he was honorably discharged on March 23, 1946. On December 30, 1944, Milton was united in marriage to Nancy Winifred Webb in Richmond, Virginia. Together they were blessed with seven children: William, Norman, Donald, twins Martha and Mary, James and Timothy. Milton went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Minnesota on June 12, 1948 with a major in Animal Husbandry and minors in Agronomy and Ag Economics. Milt was employed as a county agent and later a bank agricultural representative in Fairmont, Minnesota but his long term career was as a cattle buyer for Wilson & Co., based initially in Albert Lea, Minnesota, then Marshall, Minnesota and briefly in Hays, Kansas. He and Nancy moved to the Storm Lake area in 1975, when he was buying for John Morrell out of Cherokee. Following retirement, he drove bus for the RTA and then Storm Lake Schools. A dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church in Newell, he faithfully served as choir director, song leader, deacon and Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed singing four-part harmony in quartets and menâ€™s choruses. He was proud to represent Iowa at the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit, Michigan. Milt treasured his family and enjoyed spending time with them and attending their activities. Hunting, fishing, boating and camping were favorite pastimes. Milt was a fan of the Minnesota Gophers, Twins and Vikings as well as the local high school teams. Those left to cherish his memory include his children: Bill (Sue) Brown of Rochester, Minnesota; Norm (Pat) Brown of Medford, Minnesota; Don (Sherri) Brown of Crystal, Minnesota; Marty (Tom) Olsen of Newell, Iowa; Jim (Becky) Brown of Hudsonville, Michigan; Tim (Laurie) Brown of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren Sara (Scott) Kallstrand; Bruce (Carolyn) Brown, Leslie (Karl) Anderson, Scott Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Allison (Corey) Samora; Andrea (Ben) Nelson, Erica (August) Lambers, Julia (Sean) Pruden, Stephen (Sarah) Brown; Mark (Valerie) Olsen, Kurt (Beth) Olsen, Peter Olsen; Philip (Stephanie) Brown, Eric Brown, Tyler (Sarah) Brown, Emily (Joe) Skalandis; Kristin Brown, Katie (Travis) Brammer, Austin Brown; 21 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Lily Brown, and extended family and friends. Milton was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Brown; infant daughter, Mary; his parents; and two brothers, Roger Brown and Bruce Brown.

Milton Olney Brown

April 24, 1923 - August 12, 2013