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Ralph Brownlee Obituary

Brownlee, Dr. Ralph E. Entered Eternal Life on April 24, 2013, at the age of 92 years. Resident of the Milwaukee Catholic Home former resident of Concord Place in Mequon. Beloved husband of 41 years of the late Audrey Brownlee (nee Borhofen). Loving father of Eileen A. Brownlee and William J. Brownlee. Dear brother of the late Robert R. Brownlee. Brother-in-law of the late Nancy Mann, Audrey A. Brownlee and Eileen Hammer. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Dr. Brownlee had been a professor of marketing since 1949 at Marquette University. He was a longtime member of the Serra Club, Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and St. Eugene's Catholic Church. Dr. Brownlee had served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. at St. Eugene's Catholic Church, 7600 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 6:00 PM. Family will also greet friends at a reception following the Mass. Entombment will take place at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials in Ralph's name may be made to Audrey and Ralph Brownlee Faculty Research Endowment Fund at Marquette University, 1250 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, 53233, or Marquette University or the Milwaukee Catholic Home, 2462 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, 53211.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Apr. 26 to Apr. 28, 2013.

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Wiesia Briski

April 21, 2024

Rest In Peace Dr.Brownlee.

Wiesia Briski

April 26, 2021

Bolush,(Bill) We offten talk about your dad and I remember him in prayers . Wiesia Alanna Jon and Daniel Briski

Jack Quinlevan

May 22, 2013

Eileen and Bill:
I had your Dad as a teacher at MU in the early to mid 1980's. He was a very good teacher and a very nice man. I last saw him at the Catholic home maybe six years ago or so. My mother was ill and in the Catholic home for a week or so of rehab. Sorry for your loss.

Curt McMahon

April 30, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Potosi School Board

Valerie Bailey

April 29, 2013

Eileen-You have our sympathy in the loss of your father.
Village of Blue River Board and Staff

Jay and Diane Zollitsch

April 29, 2013

Ralph, you were always a great friend to our family, a great teacher and friend to myself, a great Christian, and very much appreciated. Thanks.

Nikki Heck

April 29, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to Eileen and Bill. Love You!

April 28, 2013

Dr. Brownlee Rest In Piece.

Wiesia,Alanna, Janathan and Daniel Briski

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