Richard L. Brown

Dick was born Jan. 20, 1947, in Warren, to the late William and Norene (Konkle) Brown. He graduated from Tidioute High School in 1964 and he and his friend, Tom Miller, joined the United States Navy on a “buddy plan” directly after, serving during the Vietnam War from 1965-1967. He worked at the National Forge for many years. He was the secretary of Triumph Township, was a member of the Youngsville American Legion Post 658, the DAV of Warren, the Sugar Grove AMVETS, the Warren Moose Lodge 109 and the Tidioute VFW Post 8803, where he served as the Quartermaster for many years.

Many friends and family referred to him as “Doppler Dick” because he would always predict the weather when asked. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and spending time at hunting camp. If ever asked if he went hunting and shot a deer, he always said ” No, just gotta clean my gun”.

Dick is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 57 years, Cheryl “Cherry” (Nelson) Brown, who he married on September 7, 1968, a brother, William (Susan) Brown of Grand Valley, his sister-in-law, Lilly Shoemaker of FL, his nieces and nephews, Nathan (June) Brown, Ty (Tracey) Brown, Chase (Jacinta) Brown, Adam (Susan) Shoemaker, Autumn Martin, Heather (Mike) Henderson and Forrest (Shawna) Shoemaker, a special friend that was more like a brother, Dick (Jeanette) McGuire of TX, many great nieces and nephews as well as his dog, Daisy and cat, Andy.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his In-Laws, George and Helen Nelson as well as a nephew-in-law, Ken Martin.

Richard L. Brown

Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2025, at the Tidioute Presbyterian Church, Tidioute, PA 16351, from 11am-noon at which time a memorial service will be held there with his cousin, Toby Kagle, officiating. The Youngsville American Legion Honor Guard will provide full military honors. A private burial will be in the Swede Cemetery in Tidioute at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to Tidioute VFD, PO Box 122, 224 Main Street, Tidioute, PA 16351, the Allegheny Bible Church, 45 Hill Dr., Tidioute, PA 16351 or to a charity of choice.

The family would like to thank the Tidioute VFD and ALS for all that they did to help in their time of need.

The Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, in Youngsville, has been entrusted with all arrangements. Condolences to the family may be made at nelsonfuneralhome.net.