Born in Reading PA on July 7, 1951, he was the son of Donald L. and Mary Ellen (Gross) Brown of Kansas. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of Vietnam War. An avid golfer, Donald was also a driver for Berks Packing and a member of the American Legion Post in Little River. Married for 52 years, he was the loving husband of Linda L. (Mountz) Brown.
In addition to his wife and parents, Donald is survived by a son, Donald E. Brown (Annmarie); daughter, Rebecca L. Brown; two grandchildren; two sisters, JoEllen Osteen and Kathy Ann Brown.
Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leefhandcrematory.com for the Brown family.