Thomas D. Brown "Mr. Brown"

Thomas D. Brown "Mr. Brown" obituary, Franklin, WI

Thomas D. Brown "Mr. Brown"

Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Memorial Gathering

10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral and Cremation Mission Hills Chapel

8910 W. Drexel Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132

Sep

27

Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Franklin - Mission Hills Chapel

8910 West Drexel Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132

Thomas Brown "Mr. Brown" Obituary

Passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025 at age 87. Lovingly survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia. Beloved father of Elizabeth (Rebecca) and Sarah (Mark). Proud grandpa of Calder, Chelsea, Robyn, Julia, and Harrison. Great grandpa of Elliott and Dexter. Dear brother of Elizabeth, Mary (David), and Fred (Beverly). Brother in law of Paula Storms. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family, friends and colleagues.

Preceded in death by his parents Don and Alice and two nephews Mark and Darren.

Diaconal Minister in the United Methodist Church for 50 plus years. Served churches in Minnesota and Wisconsin. 

Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Max Sass Funeral Home on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10AM-12:15 PM. Funeral services will take place at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the charity of your choice. The family encourages you to plant a tree or sing a song in Tom's memory.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

27

Memorial Gathering

10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral and Cremation Mission Hills Chapel

8910 W. Drexel Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132

Sep

27

Funeral service

12:30 p.m.

Franklin - Mission Hills Chapel

8910 West Drexel Avenue, Franklin, WI 53132

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