Geoffrey Patrick Brown

Geoffrey "Geoff" Patrick Brown, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He died peacefully at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton, WI. The family is deeply grateful for the compassionate care provided by the hospital staff.
Geoff was born on February 11, 1964, in Chicago to Patricia Breen Brown and Harold Jerry Brown. He grew up in Chicago, attending Ebinger Grade School and Taft High School. An active Boy Scout, he was honored with induction into the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society.
He pursued higher education at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he earned his bachelor's degree. After graduation, Geoff began his career at George Junior Republic, a therapeutic residential mental health treatment facility in Pennsylvania. It was there that he discovered his passion for helping others, a calling that guided his professional life. In Chicago, he continued his work in mental health services, dedicating years to Thresholds and other organizations before eventually joining Vista Care in Wisconsin.
Geoff married Roxanne Vassilew, and together they welcomed their daughter, Alexandra, in 1992. In 2018, they decided to leave the hustle and bustle of Chicago for Manitowoc, WI, where they built a quieter life together. Though he embraced his new home, Geoff remained a devoted fan of Chicago sports teams, always cheering on his beloved Bears, Bulls, and Cubs.
He is survived by his loving wife, Roxanne; his parents, Patricia and Harold; his cherished daughter, Alexandra (Benjamin David); his sisters-in-law Mary Lou (Gerry) Bieberitz and Sandy (Rick) Haupt; his cousins Jason Whitley, Taylor Breen, Daniel Breen, Patrick Breen, Francis Breen, and Margaret Breen; his nieces and nephews, Bonnie (Steve) Delsman, Raymond (Lucy) Bieberitz, Ronald Bieberitz, Daniel Bieberitz, John (Geena) Bieberitz, William Bieberitz, Benjamin Bieberitz, Shannon Smith, Joseph Amato, Ryan Haupt, Nicole Haupt, Desirae Vassilew, Jacob Vassilew, and many other extended family members and dear friends.
There will be a visitation at 12:30 p.m. followed by the service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at St. Mary of the Woods Church, 6995 North Hiawatha, Chicago, IL 60646
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Geoff's memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)), an organization dedicated to advancing research, supporting patients, and raising awareness. Contributions can be made online at www.PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network).org or by calling 877-272-6226.