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Douglas L. Brown, 79, of Ada, OH passed away at 10:51 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on February 17, 1945 in Lexington, KY to Cecil Roscoe & Ruby (McClain) Brown who preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, infant Colleen Rae Brown and Darlene Vandemark who passed away on May 26, 2023.
Doug graduated in 1963 from Wilbur Wright High School in Dayton, OH and from Ohio University in 1967 with a Bachelor's degree in Business. Following his graduation from Ohio University, he was employed at Dayton Tire & Rubber Company for several years and then accepted a position with the United States government spending most of the 35 years of his career working in the U.S. Department of Justice, retiring in June 2005. Doug loved playing tennis and was an avid reader of non-fiction U.S. and Ohio history books along with many biographies of U.S. military, political and other public figures. He was a devoted Cincinnati Reds fan and attended major league baseball games every chance he got. He was a loyal, trusted friend, colleague and brother and kept in contact by faithfully sending birthday cards, anniversary cards along with an annual Christmas letter.
Pursuant to his wishes there will be no public service. His ashes will be buried alongside his sister Darlene in Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry, KY.
Memorial contributions may be made to the McClain Marshall Scholarship Fund at Rhodes State College, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, Ohio 45804.
Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
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John Holden
December 3, 2025
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Dan and Emma Sullivan
June 6, 2024
Doug was such a kind-hearted man who loved his family, friends, and life. In the past 38 years never once did he miss sending us a card to wish us a happy anniversary! He will be missed.
Adriane Ross Thormahlen
June 4, 2024
I'm so saddened to learn of Doug's loss. We were colleagues from our Department of Justice days. Doug's loyalty to his family and friends shows what an amazing person he was. He unfailingly remembered my birthday every year since we first met. He clearly valued each and every relationship. His zest for life and the people in it was shared in his annual Christmas letter. Getting together with all who were most important to him was always highlighted in those letters. Rest in peace Doug--you'll be missed by so many.
Mary Stickney
June 3, 2024
I worked with Doug at the beginning of my career. He encouraged me to apply for a position that provided me the opportunity to move into a wonderful career path. He was a lovely man and so very kind.
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John Holden
May 31, 2024
Doug was a wonderful person who was always thoughtful of others. He had a great sense of humor and was always thoughtful of special dates in the lives of others. One could always count on a card for an anniversary or birthday. He will be missed.
Herb Grove
May 22, 2024
Gayl Sampson
May 17, 2024
Douglas and I were cousins and when younger we spent a lot of time together. Our family was very close, and we spent many a weekend together at his grandparents' home sharing great food and happy times. He loved his family and was always the first to send birthday and Christmas cards.
He was a great storyteller and loved to share stories about the family. He was loved and will be missed !
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