Gerald (Jerry) Brown, 80, of Warren, IL passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on July 28, 1940 to Albert and Lucille (Winter) Brown in Dubuque, Iowa. Gerald was in the National Guard and belonged to the American Legion Post #0298 for 34 years. He drove bus for the Warren School District for many years, farmed in the Winslow area, and drove semi until retirement.

Jerry loved to work in his garden, going fishing in Muscatine, IA, taking care of his yard and Sunday's cooking on his grill.

Jerry is survived by his wife Christine of Warren, IL, his mother Lucille of Apple River, IL, his children; Mary Grinnel, Monica (Tom) Crook, Suzanne Shaw and special friend Gary, all of Monroe, WI, Robert and Montie Brown of Boise, ID, and Jared Brown of Warren, brothers and sisters; Tom Brown of Dixon, IL, Judy (Nelson) Anger of Rockford, IL, Jean (Richard) Schaber of Winnebago, IL, Sharon (Ron) Abner Karen (John) Forester of Orlando, FL, and Bob Hicks of Cuba City, WI, and many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, sister Janet, sister-in-law Renae, an infant son, and niece Debbie.

Jerry's wish was to be cremated and buried at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren.

Private family graveside services will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren.

Pastor Roger Bronkema will officiate the services.

The family wishes to extend a special Thank you to Dr. Martin Cleary and the Warren Ambulance.