Walter Melvin Brownson

Walter M. Brownson, 91, passed away July 16th, 2022. He was born October 23rd, 1930, to Ruth and Frank Brownson. He was a lifelong resident of Ashland County, Ohio.
He graduated from Ashland High School, Ashland College (Bachelor's) and Kent State University (Master's). He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong farmer and a steward of the land. He also taught science at Mapleton High School and sang in the choir at Savannah Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife Edith (Libby) I. (Rollin) Brownson to whom he was married on August 16th, 1953. They have four children, all surviving: Tim Brownson of Cinnamon Lake, Ohio; Kate (Dave) Peresie of Mansfield, Ohio; Cindy (Tim) Bruce of Mountlake Terrace, Washington; and Julie (Vince) Lopez of Webster, New York. They have fourteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Brownson, and his siblings, Miriam Brownson, Bob Brownson, Jim Brownson, Mary Lou Spicer, and Betty Smith.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. at the church. The Ashland Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the church following the funeral service. A private family committal services will be held in the Nashville Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Savannah United Methodist Church, 10 W. Main St. Savannah, Ohio 44874.
For those not able to attend, expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting denbowfh.com
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Walter M. Brownson.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Walter, please visit our floral store.Walter M. Brownson, 91, passed away July 16th, 2022. He was born October 23rd, 1930, to Ruth and Frank Brownson. He was a lifelong resident of Ashland County, Ohio.
He graduated from Ashland High School, Ashland College (Bachelor's) and Kent State University (Master's). He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong farmer and a steward of the land. He also taught science at Mapleton High School and sang in the choir at Savannah Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife Edith (Libby) I. (Rollin) Brownson to whom he was married on August 16th, 1953. They have four children, all surviving: Tim Brownson of Cinnamon Lake, Ohio; Kate (Dave) Peresie of Mansfield, Ohio; Cindy (Tim) Bruce of Mountlake Terrace, Washington; and Julie (Vince) Lopez of Webster, New York. They have fourteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Brownson, and his siblings, Miriam Brownson, Bob Brownson, Jim Brownson, Mary Lou Spicer, and Betty Smith.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. at the church. The Ashland Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the church following the funeral service. A private family committal services will be held in the Nashville Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Savannah United Methodist Church, 10 W. Main St. Savannah, Ohio 44874.
For those not able to attend, expressions of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting denbowfh.com
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Walter M. Brownson.