DONALD C. BROWN 1952 to 2011

BROWN, KLINEFELDT, CLARK, MCBRIDE, RIPPERGER

Posted By: James Mincks (email)
Date: 4/13/2011 at 20:41:45

Donald C. Brown, 58, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 24, 1952 to Gordon and Carol Brown in Des Moines.

Donald graduated from Des Moines Technical High School and then became a decorated Vietnam War veteran while serving in the Marines. He earned the Purple Heart among other honors. Donald retired as a Lieutenant Fire Fighter from the Des Moines Fire Department in 2009 after 33 years of service.

Donald is survived by his children, Nickolas (Jennifer James) Brown and Matt (Emily) Brown; grandchildren, Kellie and Austin; parents, Gordon (Carol) Brown; sisters, Linda Klinefeldt, Betty Sue (Greg) Clark, and Cheryl (Tom) McBride; brother, Curt Ripperger; and a host of other family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kellie Brown.

A memorial visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. A private burial will occur at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Donald.

Online condolences may be made to: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

taken from the Des Moines Sunday Register; Metro section, April 10, 2011; page 8B, column 5.