Floyd Browning

Floyd Browning, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home in Cortland surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Browning had a strong faith, and he was a lifetime and very active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, where he was baptized in Christ, confirmed in faith, and united in holy marriage to his wife, Carol. Floyd was a Luther League sponsor and served on the church council.

Floyd graduated from Cortland High School. After his marriage, he served in the National Guard for approximately 8 years.

Floyd began his career as a carpenter with Lucas & Ackerman. He later co-founded and co-owned Helwig Grain Elevator, where he worked for 37 years. Following his retirement from the elevator, Floyd drove a semi for Jackson-Jennings Co-Op for nearly 10 years. Floyd also took great pride in being part of the original group that organized the Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Floyd had a passion for vacationing with his wife and family and their friends, Dee and Glen and Betty and Art. He also enjoyed visiting his Amish friends, driving his horse and buggy for many years, collecting toy tractors, mowing grass, and caring for his pony, Rosie.

Family was the center of Floyd's life. His deep love for them was evident in all he did. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be remembered with love and missed by all who knew him.

Born on February 22, 1935, at his home in Honeytown, Floyd was the son of Otis and Lorraine Browning, both of whom preceded him in death. On April 24, 1955, he married the love of his life, Carol Jane Helwig, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers.

Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Carol Jane Browning; one son, Kenny (Teresa) Browning; one daughter, Kathy (Benny) Kleffman; grandchildren: Jeremy (Heidi) Kleffman, Toby Kleffman (Joy), Amy Kleffman, Katie (Greg) Wahlstrom, Pete (Jennifer) Browning, and Samantha (Tyler) Plumlee; great-grandchildren: Gus Kleffman, Cole (Harleigh) Kleffman, Gabe Kleffman, Stella Kleffman, Annie Kleffman, Lilly Wahlstrom, Levi Wahlstrom, Savannah Browning, Daxton Browning, Roman Browning, and Trey Plumlee; a great-great grandchild on the way, baby boy Kleffman expected May of 2026; a sister, Jane Gardner; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Helwig.

Besides his parents, Floyd was also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Frische; an infant brother, James Browning; and three brothers-in-laws: Don Gardner, John Frische, and Bill Helwig.

Funeral services for Floyd Browning will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, with Pastor Steve Wood officiating. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers.

Interment will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Borchers, Don and Dana Myers Cancer Center, or Donor's choice.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the caring staff of Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc.

Online memories and condolences may be given at www.spurgeonfh.com