Dean Wyatt Brown

Dean Wyatt Brown was born on June 27th, 1953 in Lordsburg, NM to his loving parents Donald and Rose Alice Brown. Dean went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday the 3rd of August, 2020 at his home in Minnetonka, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents Donald and Rose Alice (Brown) Orr, sister Cathy Ribble, and step-father Robert Orr. Dean grew up in Tucson, AZ and El Paso, TX where he graduated from William H. Burgess High School. Following in his father’s footsteps, he graduated from Arizona State University where he double majored in Accounting and Computer Science. He continued rooting for the Sun Devils (Fear the Fork) throughout his life. Dean was a talented Program Manager. He started his career with Cargill, in Minneapolis which took him to New York City and eventually to Fort Worth, TX. Following his Cargill career, he worked for Steak and Ale Corp/Pillsbury in Texas, which brought him back to Minneapolis. He worked the latter part of his career as an independent contractor for many organizations in and around Minneapolis. Dean made a long-lasting impact on so many that he worked with, and cherished the work, and the relationships he made along the way. Dean is survived by his loving wife Darlene of 41 years, his daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Joe Garner, two adoring grandchildren Tyler and Katie Garner, sister Elaine Brown, several brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and best friend since college, Eric Marsh. Dean was a child of God, a man of great faith and very devoted to his church, Family of Christ Lutheran in Chanhassen, MN for over 30 years. Dean served as Building Chairman, Council President and spent many years dedicated to Sacred Seasons. Perhaps his favorite activity in the church was being a confirmation Life Guide. Dean would meet high schoolers weekly with pizza and help mentor them in their faith. Dean loved spending time with the youth and led a vibrant ministry for seniors in high school called “What’s Next”, giving seniors the tools to deal with the challenging world in front of them with a strong faith. Frank Lloyd Wright, one of Dean’s favorite people to study, once said, “You have to go wholeheartedly into anything in order to achieve anything worth having”. Dean lived by that saying and always put others first whether it was helping neighbors with gardening and yard work, giving generously of his time and resources to the community or sharing Christ with youth. He loved and adored his wonderful wife, doted over his daughter, making her blush, and shared stories with anyone that would listen about his two favorite grandkids or “Sprouts” as he called them. He will be missed more than words, but we are at peace knowing that he is now with his Lord and Savior. A funeral service is being held on Sunday August 9th, 2 pm at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen, and as much as Dean would disapprove, masks are required. Pastor Josh Nelson will officiate the service. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Family of Christ Lutheran Church, or the American Heart Association.

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Dean Wyatt Brown

June 27, 1953 - August 3, 2020

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Dean Wyatt Brown

June 27, 1953 - August 3, 2020

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