Dennis L. Brown

Brown, Dennis L. of Edina, MN, passed away September 18 at the age of 72 after a courageous eight- year battle with multiple myeloma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Brown, and an infant brother, Dwight. He is survived by his wife, Karen; two daughters, Janice (Remo) Valgoi of Burlington, VT and Audrey (Brian) Simmons of Edina, MN; four grandchildren, Paul Valgoi, Melissa Valgoi, Benjamin Simmons, and Emma Simmons; a brother, Douglas (Bonnie) Brown of Alleman, IA; a niece, Melody Brown of Farmington Hills, MI; a nephew, Dwight (Sarah) Brown of Bloomfield Hills, MI; many cousins, other relatives, and a multitude of friends. Dennis was raised on the family farm in Monroe, Iowa, and earned a degree in Industrial Administration from Iowa State University. For 39 years he was employed by Multifoods where he started as a Production Trainee and retired as Vice President, Supply Chain in the Consumer Products Division. Throughout his years of dedicated service, Dennis held a wide range of positions in plant management, purchasing/procurement, corporate development, and corporate facilities and real estate. Dennis has been an active church member all his life, serving his Lord faithfully in numerous ways. His service started young as president of his local and county youth groups and as church pianist and organist. At Christ Presbyterian Church, Dennis took a leadership role as Deacon, Elder and Chairman of the personnel, property, refugee, memorial prayer garden, and the long range facility planning committee. Dennis enjoyed collecting antique toy tractors and construction equipment, managing real estate, restoring old tractors, taking tractor rides, and vacationing with his family. Memorials may be given to International Myeloma Foundation or N.C. Little Hospice. Memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, Sept. 23, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina (70th St. & Hwy 100), followed by interment in the memorial prayer garden. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 1:00-3:30 PM at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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Dennis L. Brown

September 18, 2013

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Dennis L. Brown

September 18, 2013

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