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Donald Brown Obituary

Brown, Donald Lee

Donald Lee Brown, local sportscaster, telethon host, father, friend and lover of all things Cincinnati Bengals, passed away September 24, 2023 at one of his favorite places, Indian Lake, at the age of 63. A Celebration of Life for Don Brown will be held at the Kettering American Legion Post 598 Saturday, Sept. 30 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Muscular Dystrophy Association in Don's honor.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 28, 2023.

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Bobbie Martin

October 1, 2023

My sister, Sandy Patton, worked with Don for many years at WKEF. I will never forget his strong support for her and the kindness his showed toward our family.
Bobbie PattonMartin, Cincinnati, Ohio

Debbie Goldberg

September 28, 2023

So sorry to read if the loss of Don! I remember him from my years with volunteering for the MD telethon! He will be missed. RIP Don Brown

Dave Perkins

September 28, 2023

Always had a great time with Donnie. We would give him a hard time about the Bengals. We were all Browns fans. We´ll miss that smile

Tom Weese Jr

September 28, 2023

A good pitcher, good friend, I think about the early years of playing little league baseball and our dads coaching, parental invovement. Now you and your Dad , Jack, are together again. Rest in Peace my friend! Tom Weese Jr

Lisa Searcy

September 28, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Michael J Miesse

September 28, 2023

Having remembered Don Brown by his years on WKEF 22 brings back many memories.
I loved the years he hosted The MDA after Johnny Walker are great memories.

Glenn and Morgan Hatton

September 28, 2023

We will miss you Don Brown.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

30

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

American Legion Post 598

5700 Kentshire Dr, Kettering, OH 45440

Sep

30

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

American Legion Post 598

5700 Kentshire Dr, Kettering, OH 45440

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