MARIAN R. BROWN

MARIAN R. BROWN

     Marian R. Brown, 91, of Melrose, passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, surrounded by family at Marinuka Manor Nursing Home, Galesville. She was born June 12, 1931, on French Island to John and Carrie (Dokken) Musser.

     She attended Melrose High School, and graduated in 1949. Marian married Chester Snow Brown April 15, 1950 in Melrose. Together, they farmed for years in Mill Creek, West Salem and Melrose. They raised seven children.

     In addition to managing a busy home and helping with the farm chores, Marian worked a variety of jobs over the years, including library assistant at Melrose-Mindoro High School and sales associate at Dayton’s. She was known for her love of books, antiques, glassware and collectibles. She will always be remembered by her family for her creativity, curiosity and intelligence. She will also be remembered for her energy, ambition, determination and grit. 

     Marian is survived by her children, David (Debi Hansen) of Melrose, Julie (Gary) Goodenough of Mindoro, Tony (Abby) of Marine on St. Croix, MN, Chester Todd (Karen) of West Salem, Tracy (Pam Jessie) of Melrose, Barry (Teresa) of Melrose, and Bradley of Melrose; sister Mary Lou Young; and sisters-in-law, Nyla Musser of Black River Falls, Beverly Brown of Melrose, Elizabeth Schmidt of Melrose, and Edna (William) Schelble of Tucson, AZ. She also leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

     She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carrie Musser; an infant son; husband of 68 years, Chester; brothers John, Earl, Millard, Victor, and Louis; sisters, Mildred (Russell) Mahlum and Margaret (Lyle) Rommel. 

     The family wishes to thank Marinuka Manor, Galesville, for its wonderful care of Marian these past two years, as well as Gundersen Health System Hospice. 

     A graveside service for family and close friends will be held in Melrose Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, at the Melrose Rod & Gun Club. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com.

     Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home and Cremation, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.