Memorial

Richard A. Brown, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, due to complications from a stroke.  Services will be held Monday February 14, 2022, 11:00 am at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories.  Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at  10:00 am.  Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Judith Brown, daughter Carrie (Bryce) Thomson, of Adel, Iowa, son Scott (Yvonne) Brown, of New Braunfels, Texas.  Grandchildren; Taylor Brown, Lauren Thomson, and Emma Thomson. 

Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
 
Richard Allen Brown was born March 7, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois to Raymond and Mildred Brown.  He graduated from East Rockford High School and Northern Michigan University.  Dick was a member of Michigan National Guard, and transferred to the Iowa National Guard.  He worked in hospital sales for 59 years, and still working up to his passing.  Dick was an avid sports fan especially loved the Hawkeyes attending their football games every fall. He loved spending summers at Ten Mile Lake in Minnesota, where he enjoyed golfing and fishing.  Dick and Judy enjoyed traveling, and went on many trips.  He volunteered at Green Square meals for years, and enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their many activities.       

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Cedar Rapids animal shelters or a charity of your choice in Dick’s name.