GOTHENBURG — Earl Dean Brown of Gothenburg died Oct. 15, 1995, at his home. He was 73.

He was born March 9, 1922, at Stratton to Joseph Llewellen and Gladys May Nichols Brown. He grew up in the Curtis area and graduated from the Ag High School at Curtis.

He entered the U.S. Army and served from 1942 to 1946 in the Pacific theater. After his discharge, he farmed with his father.

On Aug. 21, 1955, he married Frances M. Major at North Platte. They made their home near Maxwell, where he farmed until 1972, when they moved to Farnam. In 1987 they moved to Gothenburg.

Mr. Brown was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Farnam and a past member of the Farnam Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Howard (Patty) of Sidney, Joe (Ruth) of Hemingford and Tim (Tammy) of Cozad; a brother, Harvey of Curtis; and 10 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Iva Imler, and a brother, Kenneth.

A memorial has been established.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Blase Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Hugh Houchin officiating. Burial will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Blase Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

The North Platte Telegraph 115(249):6 Tuesday, October 17, 1995