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John Frederick “Fred” Brown

Birth	:	25 Mar 1938 Paulding County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	7 Dec 2020 Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2714005, -84.3786011
Description	:	John Fredrick "Fred" Brown, Defiance, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children, after battling heart disease from having rheumatic fever as a teen. He was 82 years old. He was born March 25, 1938, to John and Constance (Sproul) Brown. He married his best friend, Helen Doris Matson, on February 17, 1961. Fred worked at General Motors for 36 years. He enjoyed the sport of horseshoe pitching with his children and wife. He was a member of the National Horseshoe Pitching Association for over 50 years and inducted into the Ohio Horseshoe... Read More	John Fredrick "Fred" Brown, Defiance, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and children, after battling heart disease from having rheumatic fever as a teen. He was 82 years old. He was born March 25, 1938, to John and Constance (Sproul) Brown. He married his best friend, Helen Doris Matson, on February 17, 1961. Fred worked at General Motors for 36 years. He enjoyed the sport of horseshoe pitching with his children and wife. He was a member of the National Horseshoe Pitching Association for over 50 years and inducted into the Ohio Horseshoe Pitching Hall of Fame in 1998. He had many hobbies including singing and playing guitar with his wife and daughter, fishing with his sons and grandkids, and bowling. Fred never knew a stranger and was a kind and gentle man. His faith in God was a pillar in his life and he taught his family the love of the Lord through the example that he lived. He was an active member of Bethel Christian Church of Arthur. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 59 years; and children, Marv (Shellie) Brown, Dan (Stacie) Brown and Amy (Alan) Francis. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Ben (Melissa) Brown, Erin (Aaron) Miller, Britni Brown, Tyler Brown and Alex Francis; and great-grandchildren, Carson and Rylee Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Phillip Brown, David Brown and an infant brother. Private services will be held with the immediate family per his wishes, with Pastor Chris Baker officiating. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements. Preferred memorials are to Bethel Christian Church or The American Heart Association.

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Where is John Frederick “Fred” Brown's memorial?
John Frederick “Fred” Brown's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did John Frederick “Fred” Brown death?
John Frederick “Fred” Brown death on 7 Dec 2020 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Frederick “Fred” Brown's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2714005
Longitude: -84.3786011

Family Members:

Parent

John C Brown

(1913 - 1984)

Constance B Sproul Brown

(1914 - 1970)

Siblings

Phillip E. Brown

(1942 - 2009)

David R. Brown

(1944 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

2. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

3. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

4. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

5. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

6. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

7. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

8. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

9. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

10. Taylor Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -84.3630981

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641200, -84.4404200

12. Cromley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -84.4197006

13. Tuttle Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2756004, -84.4475021

14. Worthington Cemetery
Highland Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2271860, -84.3318520

15. Noble And Tiffin Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -84.4044037

16. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

17. Myers Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2168999, -84.3352966

18. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

19. Hill Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2824550, -84.4687870

20. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

21. Hale-Wellman Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200090, -84.3154720

22. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

23. Defiance County Home Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3403810, -84.4216870

24. Potter and Kline Cemetery
Junction, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2038994, -84.4381027