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George Fox Browne
George Fox Browne, 83, passed away peacefully accompanied by his family and a beautiful sunset, in his home on June 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. He was born Feb. 21, 1926 in Geneva, Ill., and was a resident of St. Charles and Wheaton, Illinois. He also lived in Denver, Colo., from 1954 - 1964. George served honorably in the Navy from 1943 - 1953 in World War II on the U.S.S. Chowonoch and the Korean War. He attended college at Goodman Theatre in Chicago and Carroll University in Wisconsin. George worked for his father-in-law at Allender Motors in Ironwood, Mich., during the 1950s and then in Denver, for the Ford Motor Co. showing a new brand of car called the Edsel. George then had a long career as a master carpenter and cabinetmaker, but his passion in life was his jazz musical career as a bass player. Gardening, wine making, fishing, golf and a good poker game with his buddies made his life full. He always rooted for his favorite teams the Bulls, Bears and Cubs. As of late, his long walks in Webb Park with his faithful dog, Chloe, during those beautiful days and sunsets made his life whole and complete. Surviving are his children, Roberta Higgins of Milwaukee, Michael of East Troy, Wis., Richard (Linda) of West Dundee, Ill., and Kristine of East Troy; many loving grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; an older brother, Edward (Mary Lou) in Fountain Hills, Ariz.; former wife and mother, Patricia Adriansen of East Troy; and former wife and friend, Betty Browne of Winfield, Ill. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert and mother, Ruth. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. July 18, at the Lake Street Memorial Cemetery, Elgin, Ill., and at 1 p.m. with a "Life Celebration for George" at the home of Richard, 216 N. 5th St., West Dundee, Ill. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the G. F. Browne Memorial Garden can be made to The Sauk County Hospice House in Baraboo, Wis. Visit www.farberfuneralhome.com for more information or call 608-524-2339.
Published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald on 6/25/2009
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