Dean E. Brown, 76 of Scranton, ND passed away on July 7, 2014 at his home in Scranton.
Graveside services for Dean will be on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Scranton. Pastor Mary Peterson will be officiating.
Dean Brown was born on October 12, 1937 to George and Edna (Smith) Brown. He was raised on the family farm in Scranton, ND. Dean attended school in Buffalo Springs and Scranton. He was baptized and confirmed at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. He went on to college at Dickinson State College obtaining his teaching certificate. Dean taught at Eden Country School and then farmed for a number of years. He became the owner of Puggy's Pub and continued to farm helping others doing spring work and harvesting.
Dean married Ethel Lauraine DeLoach in September of 1999 and additionally became the step-father of four children. Dean met and enjoyed many people in Scranton and they enjoyed Dean's laughter and sense of humor. Dean loved his family which included Lizabelle, his Boston terrier dog. Dean loved music. His favorite song was "Help Me Make It Through the Night." Dean, during his younger years, was an avid bowler and softball player.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edna, his wife, Ethel Lauraine (DeLoach) Brown, brother, Glen and sister, Davida Honstain. He is survived by his step children, Barbara Bridges of Nashville, TN, Robert (Kelly) DeLoach of Dickinson, ND, Albert DeLoach of Pierre, SD, and Helen Zaveta of Bayreuth, Germany, sisters, Leona Finberg of Laurel, MT and Nola Brown of Bowman, ND, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services in charge of the arrangements