Obituary for Paul William Brown Jr.
Paul “Bill” W. Brown, Jr., and fondly known as “Brownie” to his friends, 91, of Bellefonte, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Susque View in Lock Haven. Born on November 1, 1931, in Bellefonte, he was the son of the late Paul W. Brown Sr. and Madaline (Lucas) Brown. In February 1953, he married his beloved wife, Marjorie (Henderson) Brown, who preceded him in death on February 17, 2019, after sharing over 66 years of marriage together.
Paul attended Bellefonte High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War from November 1948 until he was honorably discharged in August 1952. He worked for 35+ years in the lime industry, starting at Bellefonte Lime Company before taking a position as a laborer for Marblehead Lime Company, until his retirement.
He is survived by his three children, Linda Ripka (Carl) of State College, Steven W. Brown (Cindy) of Pottstown, and Paul E. Brown of New London, Connecticut, five grandchildren: Michael Irwin, Ricky Irwin, Steven B. Brown, Daniel C. Brown, and Mike A. Brown, five step grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings: Robert Brown of Spring Mills, Doris Struble of Milesburg, Anna Mae Rupert of Lewes, Delaware, and Pearl Neshperuk of State College, and sister-in-law, Jean Brown of Zion.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John “Jack” Brown.
Paul was very proud of his time in the military – often sharing stories with family and friends about his time in the service. He treasured the time that he was able to spend with his family. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed sharing his love for hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. Specifically, he helped mold Mike into an exceptional hunter and Ricky into a productive fisherman. Paul valued the traditional father role of a family and took great pride in being able to care, protect, and provide for his family for so many years.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 10-11:00 AM, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM, at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Conway officiating. The graveside service with full military honors will directly follow at Pleasant Gap Lutheran Cemetery.
Paul attended Bellefonte High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War from November 1948 until he was honorably discharged in August 1952. He worked for 35+ years in the lime industry, starting at Bellefonte Lime Company before taking a position as a laborer for Marblehead Lime Company, until his retirement.
He is survived by his three children, Linda Ripka (Carl) of State College, Steven W. Brown (Cindy) of Pottstown, and Paul E. Brown of New London, Connecticut, five grandchildren: Michael Irwin, Ricky Irwin, Steven B. Brown, Daniel C. Brown, and Mike A. Brown, five step grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings: Robert Brown of Spring Mills, Doris Struble of Milesburg, Anna Mae Rupert of Lewes, Delaware, and Pearl Neshperuk of State College, and sister-in-law, Jean Brown of Zion.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother, John “Jack” Brown.
Paul was very proud of his time in the military – often sharing stories with family and friends about his time in the service. He treasured the time that he was able to spend with his family. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed sharing his love for hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. Specifically, he helped mold Mike into an exceptional hunter and Ricky into a productive fisherman. Paul valued the traditional father role of a family and took great pride in being able to care, protect, and provide for his family for so many years.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 10-11:00 AM, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc., 206 N. Spring Street, Bellefonte. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM, at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Conway officiating. The graveside service with full military honors will directly follow at Pleasant Gap Lutheran Cemetery.