William G. Brown

William G. Brown, age 98, of Stryker, passed away on Feb. 8, 2026, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. Williams worked for many places through his life, including Swetnam Pipeline, Holabirds, Ohio Art and Power Train Components. He also worked at Harborside Health, where he met his wife, Marjorie.

William was born on July 6, 1927, in Holland, Ohio, to the late Gorden and Hermina (Krohn) Brown. He later graduated from Hoaglin-Jackson High School in 1945. William served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, serving in World War II. His first wife, Alice (Toker) passed in 1968. He later married Marjorie (Nelson) on May 8, 1999, and she survives. William and Marjorie attended the First Baptist Church in Stryker. Bill was a lifelong member of the Charles E. Arnold Post 284, where he served as commander for 13 years and was given special honor for his good works by the community of Legion Post 284. He also was a lifelong member of the AMVETS, a member of Forty & Eight, and he served as Chef de Gare of the Voiture 879 Williams County Unit.

Surviving William is his wife, Marjorie, of Stryker; daughter, Susan Brown of Jackson, Michigan; son, Thomas (Donna) Brown of Clarksville, Tennessee; Lori (Robert) Clemens of Clarksville, Tennessee; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four stepsons, Jerry (Debra) Nelson, Denver (Susan) Nelson, Ricky (Jenny) Nelson and Larry (Becky) Nelson; nine stepgrandchildren; and many stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice; parents; and siblings, Anna Johnson, Beatrice Davidson and Arthur Brown.

Visitation for William will take place on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Stryker, from 10-11 a.m. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m., with Pastor Sean Ingram officiating. Burial will follow at the Fountain Grove Cemetery in Bryan, where military honors will be accorded by the Bryan American Legion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church of Stryker. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. The Grisier Funeral Home of Stryker is honored to serve the Brown family.