Pittsfield – Donald J. Brown, 95 of Pittsfield, IL, formerly of Oquawka and Farmington, IL, passed away at 7:25 AM on Friday, August 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on April 25, 1923 in Farmington, IL to Dewey and Ruth (Harrington) Brown. He married Lela M. Maple on May 9, 1944 in Canton. She preceded him in death on July 25, 2006.
Don was also preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving is one brother, Tom Brown of Farmington, IL; one son, Dennis Brown of Pittsfield, IL; two grandchildren, Kimberly Brown of Peoria, IL and Michael (Diane) Brown of Ladd, IL; one great-granddaughter, Julya Brandt of Peoria, IL; one great-great granddaughter Makenzie Childs of Peoria, IL.
Don worked for Keystone Steel & Wire for 30 years. He was also a 54-year member of the Masonic Lodge AF & AM. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, traveling, sharing stories, photography, crossword puzzles, and most importantly family.
Don was a veteran of the United States Army during World War II, serving between 1943-1946. Don served in the 65th Infantry Division A-Company 259th Infantry Regiment earning 4 battle stars and 1 Bronze Star Medal. 15 months of which were served in General Patton’s Army in France and Germany. Don served on the Honor Guard for US General George Patton’s funeral procession.
Graveside services will be held at 2:15 PM on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Oakridge Cemetery in Farmington, IL. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Masonic Rites will be held at 2:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. To make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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