died Tuesday in Dunklau Gardens (Merrick Manor)
John was born May 12, 1965 in Fremont to Ivan and Janice (Weander) Brown. He grew up in Fremont, graduating from Fremont High School. He served the Nebraska National Guard.
John was a meat cutter, having worked for the Fremont Meat Market, and also for the Corner Bar in downtown Fremont. He enjoyed cooking, and having fun with his friends and family. He always brought laughter into any group he happened to be with.
Survivors: mother Janice Brown of Fremont
3 sisters Kathy Brown of Fremont
Vicki Long & John Knipple of Fremont
Patti Kucera of Cedar Bluffs
brother Kevin Brown & Penny Johnson of Lake Norden, South Dakota
7 nieces and nephews
5 great nieces and nephews
countless friends
He was preceded in death by his father Ivan, his grandparents Everett and Wilma Brown and Art and Alma Weander, a special friend Chuck Casey.
A memorial service will be 2 PM Friday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, with the Rev. Lee Weander. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Make A Wish Foundation.
There will also be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 28th, at the Corner Bar (downtown Fremont) from 1 to 6 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
Mark Goodman M.D.
Omaha, NE Tuesday, December 16, 2014 I feel so fortunate to have known John! What a humerous solid fellow, with so much courage. He will be missed, and sweetly remembered, Mark GoodmanApril M.
, NE Tuesday, December 16, 2014 We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Much love from the Old Market clinic.Bonnie LaMont
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 13, 2014 John's Family: Sorry to hear of the loss of John. Colleen Babutzke and I owned the donut shop on Bell Street and John was our baker. He went out of his way to help us and was a diligent worker. My prayers are with you.Kristy Thomsen
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 11, 2014 Jan, Vicki and Brown Family, so sorry to hear of John's passing. May you all have comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering or in pain. My sincere sympathy. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.Brenda & Todd Kaczmarski
Omaha, NE Thursday, December 11, 2014 Jan, I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you.Brenda & Todd Kaczmarski
Anita Layman & Kenneth Mahnke
Tina Dibbern
Grand Island, NE Thursday, December 11, 2014 Patti, Annie, Krissy and Jan-so sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless!Linda & Dave Mohatt
Lincoln, NE Thursday, December 11, 2014 Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. May your memories help ease the pain and sorrow.Gene & JoAnn Baker
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 11, 2014 Our deepest sympathy to your family, sorry for your loss, we will keep you all in our prayers.Brenda Walkowiak
Omaha, NE Thursday, December 11, 2014 Vicki, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We're all thinking of you during this difficult time!Brenda
Al Cruz
Irving, TX Thursday, December 11, 2014 Vicki and Family - You and your family have my deepest condolences for your loss. You are in our prayers. Al CruzDawn tinsley
Des Moines, IA Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Prayers and my deepest sympathy goes out to the family.