Dr. Bob L. Brown

Bobby Lee Brown (Dr. Bob), formerly of Oelwein, IA passed away May 2, 2011 due to complications of Alzheimers and pneumonia, he was 80.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Zion Lutheran Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Charis & Rev. Leo Combs-Lay officiating.
Visitation will be at Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein on Friday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. and for one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, with Military Graveside Rites by the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9.
Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com
All memorials will be gifted to Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Central America. Bob loved his island home and would be delighted to support the island children.

Bob was born December 21st, 1930 in Janesville, Wisconsin, the son of Vernon T. and Sylvia Bernice (Hiles) Brown. Bob moved with his family to Estherville, Iowa at the age of one. He graduated from Estherville High School in 1948 and attended Estherville Junior College. Bob served in the U.S. Navy for four years and completed two tours of duty during the Korean Conflict; he received the Purple Heart.

Bob was united in marriage to Marlys Ona Randa on December 14, 1952 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Estherville, Iowa. After the war, Bob & Marlys farmed for five years near Estherville. Bob enrolled at Palmer Chiropractic College in Davenport and upon completion of his degree in 1963, Bob & family moved to Oelwein where Bob started his practice. He served the community until he retired in 1997.

Bob & Marlys spent their summers camping in their motor home and often traveled to Canada and even Alaska. After Bob retired, he and Marlys spent 10 years at their island home on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Bob loved to fish, wood carve, making bird houses and reading. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family.

Bob was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Oelwein, Iowa and Trinity Lutheran Church in Ventura, California after moving there in August 2008. Bob loved his Lord and reading the bible and nightly devotions.

Bob was a Cub Scout Leader, member of the Oelwein American Legion, and served on the Iowa Chiropractic Board.

Bob is survived by his wife Marlys Brown of Ventura, CA; four children: Dr. Bradley (Theresa) Brown of Oelwein, IA, Becky (Stan) Robson of Ventura, CA, Dr. Brian (Lori) Brown of Grinnell, IA and Beth Brown of Ventura, CA. As well as grandchildren: Heather, Jackson, and Alyson Brown, Nichole (Chris) D'Onofrio, Malyssa Robson, Tyler and Megan Brown, and two great grandchildren: Heath and Kaylee D'Onofrio. Three brothers: Dr. Duane (Bonnie) Brown of Valley City, ND, Dr. Allen (Marlene) Brown of Delta, CO, Dr. Keith (Janet) Brown of Adrian, MI and several Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law: Mary Brown.