Dr. Frederick LeRoy Brown

My sympathies to the family. Over a number of years I had the opportunity to learn from Fred and to seek his advice, first as the Executive Sec of the Michigan Toxic Substance Control Commission and then in other roles. I will always treasure his honesty, dedication and his smile. We all will miss him. Warmest regards, Chuck

My deepest sympathy to Fred's family and friends. Let me first say that I wholehearedly agree with the comments from my friend and former colleague, Wayne Schmidt. Fred had a very commanding presence in a room when he was speaking, both because of his physical stature and because of his great knowledge of his subject matter. As former Chief of the Great Lakes Shorelands Section in the Michigan DNR, I was on the receiving end of Fred's penetrating questions on several occassions representing...

My sincerest condolences to all family and friends who will find the world a little emptier for the loss of this giant.

I had the good fortune to serve with Fred on the Great Lakes United board. I was a young activist—compulsive and quick to jump—and Fred’s measured ways and stern looks were an example and a force that tempered my ways, something for which I am forever grateful.

Fred was the US Treasurer when I came on the board. He was committed to integrity and transparency...

My deepest sympathy to Fred's close friends and family. I had the privilige of working with him as a fellow member of the Great Lakes Corporate Environmental Council in the mid 1980s. We were from opposite sides of the pole and through honest and rigorous interchange, we came together in respect. He was an admirable man who never stopped learning and kind mentor to a fledgling engineer struggling to understand chemical behavior in his Great Lakes. I am blessed to have known him.

Melvin...

My condolences to Fred’s family and close friends.

Fred was a giant. A man of uncompromising integrity. That’s what Fred always meant to me.

I first met him while working at MUCC in the 1970s. It never failed. When “Dr. Brown” stood to speak at the often-tempestuous Board of Directors meetings, the place hushed and people listened. Not because he was a past-president of MUCC. But because, well, he was Dr. Brown. Everyone knew that Fred always did his homework before speaking....

Dear Fred, Jr. & Family:

So sorry to hear of your father's death. I lost my father (14-12-03). It continues to be an empty spot in the life of our family. The LORD will protect & sustain you
during these difficult days & months that lay ahead. Continue to help and care for your mother as she will depend upon you as the eldest son.

I have not lived in Midland since my BCHS graduation in 1968 so I have lost contact with many of my peers. You are one of the few I remember who...

Dear Joanne and family,
Ed and I are in Florida for the winter and Ed is struggling with his health but he has good care. We are so sorry for your loss. Fred was a great human being, neighbor and advocate as a ISD member. We remember so many things from our days at Hignite Road in Midland. We lost our Tim last April but his great memories live with us and I hope the same will happen for Fred's family.
Know that we are thinking of you and pray for your peace. We will return to...