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Robert Brown Obituary
Jun 3, 1929 - Dec 29, 2022
Sandusky
Robert Orville Brown, 93, residing in Sandusky, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 29, 2022, at his home following a brief illness.
Robert was born June 3, 1929, in Toledo, to the late Ronald Orville and Flossie (Sites) Brown.
Robert was a hydraulic tech veteran of U.S. Air Force. He retired as an automatic control's technician from the NASA Plumbrook Station as well as Lewis Research Center after many years of service. Robert was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Tiffin Masonic Lodge #77 F & A.M. and Attica Lions Club. Robert enjoyed being a tour guide for the Merry Go Round Museum. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, walking, and spending time with his family and friends.
Robert is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Crum) Brown, whom he married June 3, 1956; daughters, Rhonda O. Richmond of Sandusky and Vicki L. Gallagher of Hamilton Station, Virginia; son, Roland O. Brown of Sandusky; grandchildren, Jay R. Richmond of Columbia, South Carolina, Shannon E. Brown of Wellington, Ethan and Noah Gallagher of Virginia, and Jacob Buzza of Springfield, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Anna, Emily, Jordan, Jade, Julianna, and Jacob Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Debra A. Brown in 2022; sister, Mary King; and brothers, Donald, Lyman, and Stan Brown.
Friends may call 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, until the time of Robert's funeral at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 214 E. Jefferson St., Sandusky. The Rev. Dr. Diane Bell will officiate. Entombment will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting family with arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to Robert's memory may do so to Trinity United Methodist Church, 214 E. Jefferson St., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250-0301.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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Don Gurney
December 31, 2022
Bob was a great man and friend. He helped so many of us at Plum Brook when we were re-opening the test sites at that facility. He was a book of knowledge on valves as well as insightful for me as we re-opened the LOX cleaning facility. He shared a lot of pistachios too! Thank-you!
Curt & Deb Brown
December 31, 2022
Uncle Bob will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
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