Ronald Dean (R.D.) Brown

R. D and Elaine were married on April 26, 1958 (64 years) in Walled Lake, Michigan and had three children together. Harold (Will) Brown and his wife Pam (New York), Ronald Brown Jr (Florida) and Wilma Wetherhult (Michigan). R. D. was an E6 SSGT (staff sergeant) in The United States Army where he proudly served his country for 20 years, including a year in the 9th infantry Division in Vietnam.

Over the years R.D. and Elaine traveled the world for the Army with their children until they eventually settled in Alpena, Michigan. He was blessed with seven grandchildren Brian Brown, Benjamin Brown, Sarah Wetherhult, Broderick Brown, Blake Brown, Amber Henkel, Larry Wetherhult Il and seven great-grandchildren who he enjoyed teasing and playing with when he could.

Before a devastating stroke in 1997 R.D. was an avid outdoorsman, particularly golfing, hunting and fishing. He was devoted to the VFW and supporting other service men and women throughout his life.

In lieu of flowers, please show support for the family by making a donation in his name to a foundation significant to you and your own family. R.D. is at McWilliams Funeral Home where family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 with VFW Post 2496 providing military honors