Donald W. Brown

Donald W. Brown, age 79, of Rhinelander, passed away on October 30, 2023 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 18, 1944, in Hammond, Ind., the son of William and Lillian (Grabowski) Brown. His family moved to Rhinelander where he attended high school, graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1962. After high school he joined the National Guard, started a family, and owned and operated a successful business where he worked until his final days. He was passionate about his business and his clients and for the past few years he especially enjoyed being at work with his son's dog Patsy who would regularly come into his office for treats. 

Outside of work he was very involved in the wrestling program at the high school and went to all their meets. He loved the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed working in the woods outside his home. 

Don would spend much of his free time on his property going for walks with his wife Cindy and his dog Willie.

Don is survived by his wife Cindy (DiGiacomo) and his children Cyndy (Charles) Devereaux, Chris (Tori) Brown, Theresa (Samuel) Jaros, Tony (Micki) Marquardt, Jesse (Tracy) Marquardt, and Cary Singhurst, his grandchildren Soren, Cydney, Ellie, Erika, Bella, Charley, Huxley, Stella, Jackson, and Deklan, great-grandchild Saylor, and his sister April (Greg) Miller and brother Howard Brown. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his good friend Buddy Martin.

There will be no funeral service but at some time in the future the family will hold a celebration of life for Don. You may leave your private condolences for the Brown family at www.carlsonfh.com. 

The Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414) is serving the Brown family.