David Jay Brown of Merrill, WI passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. Dave was born on October 11, 1952 to John and Vesta Brown in Tomahawk, WI. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked at PCA Paper Mill in Tomahawk, WI for 30+ years, had his own upholstery business and loved everything cars and Packers. Dave loved spending time with his children, family and friends, and was happy and willing to help anyone with any project, big or small. Anyone who ever met Dave, knew what a special, kind and amazing man he was. He will be greatly missed.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vesta Brown and his sister Vesta Brown. Dave is survived by his wife Cindy Brown, his daughter Shelly Green (Chris Wisley), his daughter Emily Maule (Jeremy), his son Mason Bronson (Ashley), 4 grandchildren, Gavin, Morgan, Elizabeth and Luke, his siblings Benjamin Brown, Norman Brown (Irene), Gerald Brown, Richard Brown (Lynn), Harry Brown (Lillie), Ruby Schoone (Lawrence), Marian Coey, Betty Swarmer and many nieces and nephews. Two very special people in Dave’s life were Bill Voight and Josh Wendt.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Nokomis Town Hall, 2541 Lake Nokomis Rd, Tomahawk, WI at 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.