Richard Bruce “Dick” Brown age 79 of Redwood Falls passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Seasons Hospice in Redwood Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 28th at the Zion United Methodist Church in Danube. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Redwood Valley Funeral Home in Redwood Falls, and will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. Interment is in the Middle Creek Zion Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Middle Creek Zion Cemetery Fund. Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dick Brown was born May 14, 1939 in Redwood Falls to Earl & Viola (Tramm) Brown. He graduated from Morton High School in 1957. After his schooling, Dick served in the National Guard. On July 7, 1967, Dick was united in marriage to Bea in Milbank, SD. Together the couple made their home on the farm in Middle Creek. Dick farmed, raising pigs, and also owned and operated his own trucking business. He later drove school bus for Thielen Bus Lines in Redwood Falls. Dick enjoyed drives in the local countryside and going north to Duluth with Bea. He also took two road trips to the Washington DC area. Dick was a longtime member of the Middle Creek United Methodist Church. He enjoyed his animals, particularly the horses, and was a 60 year member of the Redwood Valley Riders Saddle Club. He supported and cheered on his local sports teams. Dick had a gift for meeting new people and visiting with neighbors and friends. He loved spending time with his family especially the grandchildren and those who thought of him as a grandpa.
Dick is survived by his children: Gwen Bohlke of Redwood Falls, Roxanne (Tim) Reski of Plymouth, Scott (Lori) Bohlke of Chicago, IL, and Craig (Lisa) Brown of North Mankato; grandchildren: Brian (Trina) Reski, Greg (Cori) Reski, Danny (Holly) Bohlke, Anna (Dan) Slabek, Mary (Matt) Anderson, Broderick Brown, Bridget Brown, Bryn Brown, & Brett Brown; great grandchildren: Luke, Grace & Jacob Anderson and Abigail Bohlke; sister Janet Minkel of Belview; brother Bob (Barb) Brown of Beaver Falls; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Bea and an infant sister Judy Brown.
Jim and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to Dick’s family. We are old good friends from Morton School.
Linda & I are very sadden to hear of Dick’s passing. We have known Dick & Bea our entire lives. Their help and guidance helped with our becoming members of Middle Creek church. Their friendship has always been cherished in our home. May he join Bea in heaven and together they may continue their life everlasting. RIP Dick.
Pastor Gwen,
Prayers of comfort to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Dick has driven school bus for us for almost 11 years and he was great to have on board. He was one of those old school guys from that era that were always there no matter what. You could always count on Dick and he always did a great job. Furthermore, he loved and took care of his kids on the school bus. My kids rode Dick’s bus and I always knew he took good care of them. My daughter Haven made a card for Dick when he was in hospice but Dick passed on too fast and we didn’t get it too him. We will all miss you Dick and I hope you & Bea get rejoined again.
You and your family have my deepest condolences ? I met dick when Bea was in Sunwood. They were amazing and so much in love wonderful people. Dick was also the bus driver for my grandchildren. My he rest in peace and spend eternity with the love of his life Bea
Pastor Gwen Arnie and I send our sympathies we also send prayers and hugs to you
We are saddened by Dick’s passing. He was such a compassionate person. Such a good man. We had many conversations. He adored his family so much and cared for all the children he drove on his school bus. I am glad I had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest In Peace.
My deepest sympathies to all of you as your remember a life well lived. Dick was such a great guy, always made a point to greet and talk to others. I am saddened by his passing, but know he is so happy to meet Bea, the love of his life in heaven. May you all cherish the memories he shared, and all the moments that he made memories that will last a lifetime. He was such a great man. He will be missed. Rest in Peace. Hugs to all of you.