Hollis L. Brown

Hollis L. Brown, age 76, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin passed away on January 21, 2012 at his home in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the
Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Mark Stevens will officiate. Interment will be at a later date at the Fish Lake Cemetery, Hancock, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.

Hollis was born on June 14, 1935 in Hancock, Wisconsin to Joseph and Viola (Spaulding) Brown. He grew up on the family farm in Hancock where he farmed for many years.
Hollis then enlisted with United States Army just prior to the Korean War and served during that time. He married Janet Payne on June 13, 1966 in Hancock, Wisconsin.

Hollis enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family and friends. He loved fishing, hunting, taking care of his pets and animals. Telling stories and jokes to family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Brown; parents, Joseph & Viola Brown; brother, Joseph Brown; brother, Arliegh Brown; brother, Howard Brown; brother, George Brown; and sister, Betty Myers.

Survivors:
Son: Howard Brown of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Carneth Brown of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Robert (Janine) Brown of St. Cloud, Minnesota
Grandson: David (Carrie Welch) Booth of St. Cloud, Minnesota
Son: Travis King of Kingston, Wisconsin
Son: Mike (Teressa) Carlton of Oxford, Wisconsin
Grandson: Maverick Brown
Granddaughter: Miranda Brown
Granddaughter: Christel Jerome of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandson: Corey Jerome of Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Carrie Jerome of Jordan
Grandson: Michael (Naomi) Carlton jr. of Oxford, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Bethany (Adam) Spaw of Oxford, Wisconsin
Grandson: Colin Lacoste of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Grandson: Justin King of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Grandson: Austin King of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Tiffani King of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Great- Grandson: William Welch of St. Cloud, Minnesota
Great-Granddaughter: Destiny Booth of St. Cloud, Minnesota
Great- Grandson: Kenneth Ratcliff of Chicago, Illinois
Great-Granddaughter: Alisa Weisensel of Oxford, Wisconsin
Great- Grandson: Braxton Roberts of Oxford, Wisconsin
Great- Granddaughter: Braelynn Carlton of Oxford, Wisconsin
Great-Granddaughter: Brooklyn Spaw of Oxford, Wisconsin
Brother: Wibur (Karen) Brown of Hancock, Wisconsin
Brother: John (Judy) Brown of Hancock, Wisconsin
Sister: Kathy Jacobs of Machesney Park, Illinois
Sister: Eleanor (Roland) Burns of Las Vegas, Nevada
Sister: Doris (Bud) Schaefer of Almond, Wisconsin
Sister: Anna of Wautoma, Wisconsin
further survived by: many nieces, nephews,relatives & Friends