William E. Brown

William E. Brown,&age88 of Midland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Story Point of Midland. The son of the late William A. and Mabel A. (Allison) Brown, he was born on April 4, 1932 inSalineville, Ohio where he was raised and educated. He served his country honorably with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Bill received his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Ohio State University and his Master's Degree from Central Michigan University.

On June 5, 1955, he married the formerGwenlynHartsook in Aurora, Colorado, and in 1961, they moved to Midland where Bill went to work for Dow Chemical Company. After 28 years of service, he retired in 1989 as Manager of Distribution. Together, he and Gwen enjoyed Square Dancing, Camping, Traveling, and spending time with their family and close friends. He was also an avid reader. Bill was strong in his faith and was a member of First Church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant.

Surviving is his wife of 65 years,GwenlynBrown; children, Lori (Bernie) Schimke of Grand Rapids, Stephanie (Jeff)Bonekampof Midland, Amy (Kate Easter) Brown of Saginaw; grandchildren, Tiffany (Nathan) Amstutz, Jason (Emily) Schimke , Rebekah Bonekamp, KellyBonekamp, and Taylor Harris; great grandchildren, Cadence, Elijah, Kendall, Johann, Samuel, Levi, Carter; and sister Marlene Wright.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Midland City Cemetery, 3017 Orchard Dr. Midland, MI 48640. Please use the entrance with the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home sign and drive straight back. Arrangements are under the care of the Wilson MILLER Funeral Home.

Rock Lake Christian Assembly
7389 Vestaburg Rd., Vestaburg MI 48891
Tel: 1-989-268-5377
Web: https://www.rlca.org/

First Church of Christ
1610 E. Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant MI 48858
Tel: 1-989-773-7491
Web: https://mpfirstchurch.com/