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Duane Frank BROWN

  • November 30, 1941 - April 7, 2011
  • Plymouth, Indiana
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“It was always special when Duane would let me tag along with him when I was a youngster whether it was mini bike riding, fishing, hunting in wild...Read More » ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Tim Janowiak - granger, IN

“I know Duane through my very close friend Pam. Best get together was Pam's surprise birthday which Duane was an integral part of. He was very...Read More » ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Loretta Yagelski - Plymouth, IN

“I first met Duane as one of the wild 'Lifter' guys from Central High School, gathering with their cars in the parking lot of Bonnie Doone on...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Susie Janicki - Wakarusa, IN

“So many memories: Central High School,cruisin Bonnie Doons, joining the Army together on the "buddy system" and then not seeing each other until our...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Bernie Janicki - Wakarusa, IN

“Duane was a special friend to me and I will never forget him. We grew up together and shared many, many good times. I will miss him. My sister,...Read More » ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Tom White - South Bend, IN

“Dad thank you for giving me life and 6 brothers and sisters. They mean the world to me. You always said the Brown's stick together and we do. Pam...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Janine DeShone - Elkhart, IN

“Pam, Sorry to hear about Duane's passing. ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Jennifer Krou - Austin, TX

“Duane was welcomed as a Son-in-law into our family.When he put on his Grill apron we knew we were in for a great treat.His fishing stories endless. ...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Martha A.schaefer - plymouth, IN

“My condolences to the family. I am a close friend of Duane's cousin, Tom White. Many wonderful memories of Duane as we were growing up. I will...Read More » ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Norm Guentert - Niles, MI

“Dearest Cousin, My childhood memories always include you, Jackie and Tom. We went to the lake every weekend and spent weeks at the lakes with our...Read More » ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Cousin Carol Bogol - Mishawaka, IN

“I am Duane's #6 child. I have my own special memories of dad. My favorite memories of dad was the summertime, the lake and dad's grill cooking. That...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Amanda Brown Kalmar - Elkhart, IN

“Dad I will always remember the good times fishing,camping,and all of the cookouts! I will miss you.I hope you are with Grandma and Aunt Jackie.Rest...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Debbie Duncan - Elkhart, IN

“I'm Duane's first cousin. I remember my Mom and Dad with my brother and sister taking Duane back to his army base.I think I was about 5 or 6 at the...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Bill Brown - CA


Duane Frank Brown, age 69, of 7446 Mc Liver Drive, Plymouth, Indiana, 46563, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2011, at his home following a brief illness. Duane was born on November 30, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana, to Lewis C. and Frances C. (Kolanda) Brown. Duane received his parochial education at St. Stanislaus B.M. Parish and graduated from Central Senior High School in 1959. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962 and was a true patriot. Duane was also highly proud of his Polish heritage and enjoyed family gatherings and reminiscing about Polish weddings and all the festivities. Duane retired from Allied Signal (Honeywell) in 1996 and spent his retirement years enjoying trips to the Blue Chip Casino, golfing, fishing, bird watching, and camping at the Beech Grove Campground in Marcellus, Michigan. Duane survived by his companion of 13 years, Pamela J. Schaefer-Mabry of Plymouth; Pam's mother, Martha A. Schaefer of Plymouth; his former wife, Carol Brown and their children, Susan M. (Jeff) Robinson of Dowagiac, Michigan, Janine (Troy) Deshone of Elkhart, Indiana, Duane Lewis Brown of Osceola, Indiana, Debbie F. (Shane) Duncan of Elkhart, Indiana, Eric E. (Tina) Brown of South Bend, Indiana, Amanda R. (Daniel) Kalmar of Elkhart, Indiana, and Sara A. (Mark) Million of Mishawaka, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jacquelyn M. Flowers; and his companion's father, Louis F. Schaefer. Memorial gifts many be given to the choice of the donor. A PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE VAN GILDER FUNERAL HOME 300 WEST MADISON STREET PLYMOUTH, INDIANA 46563 ~MEMORIES MAY BE SHARED AT~ www.vangilderfuneralhome.com