Glen Joe Brown, 69, of Brookston, died unexpectedly at 4:29 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Central in Lafayette. He had been in failing health for quite a while. He was born January 29, 1942 in Washington County, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Ada (Bush) Brown. He attended Brookston High School. Mr. Brown served in the National Guard. He worked at Wabash National for nearly 20 years in Metal Fabrication, retiring in 2006. Prior to that he owned a custom hay bailing business and ran the Sinclair filling station in Brookston. He enjoyed fishing and crafts, mostly making bird houses and squirrel feeders. Surviving is a son, James Brown (fiancé: Audrey) of Brookston; a daughter, Krista Brown and three brothers, Mike Brown (wife: Becky) of Brookston, Tom Brown of Remington and Jack Brown (wife: Ginger) of Brookston. Joe loved spending time with family and friends and cherished his time with Audrey's son Maysn. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, his sister-in-law Charlotte Brown, 5 nieces and nephews and his special dog Rumplemintz. He was a very giving, caring person and will be greatly missed. Preceding him in death with his parents is a brother, Max Brown. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday April 11, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Interment to follow in Spring Creek Cemetery, Brookston. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.