Monte Limon Brown

 

Monte L. Brown, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on September 20, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Monte is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patty, his daughters, Christine Johnson (Kevin), Shannon Trebing (Christopher), son, Tracy Brown, his daughter-in-law, Lisa Berg, as well as his sister, Laurie Hagans, and brother, Morrie Brown.  He was preceded in death by his son, James Brown. 

Monte is also survived by his six grandchildren, Michael Trebing, Sam (Erin) Johnson, David Johnson, Meghan Brown, Jacob Brown, and Emily Brown.

Monte was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandpa and friend to all. Monte knew no stranger. His sense of humor, quick wit and lively stories were a joy to experience.

After serving our country in the US Navy, Monte joined the Indianapolis Police Department and retired as a sergeant after 20 years of service.  He was the founder of Brown’s Flooring, which he and his wife successfully ran for 25 years after his police retirement.

He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and St. Matthew Catholic Church.  Monte was a devoted husband and a very involved and caring father.  He was a wonderful grandfather, who loved to spend time on the lake with all of his grandchildren, teaching them his fisherman skills and enjoying watching them swim, play and grow up around the lake.

Visitation will be at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250 on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts in Monte’s name be made to the Indianapolis “FOP Lodge 86 Scholarship Fund”, 1525 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203 OR to “St. Matthew Catholic Church”, 4100 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220.