Lawrence A.'s Obituary
Lawrence A. “Larry” Brown, 94, of Brookston, passed away at 9:18 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2023, at Cumberland Point Health Care in West Lafayette.
Larry was born May 12, 1929, in Battle Ground to the late Francis and Mary (Patterson) Brown and was a 1947 graduate of Battle Ground High School.
His marriage of 54 years was to Zola J. Kercher on May 12, 1948, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Lafayette; she preceded him in death on November 16, 2002.
A lifelong grain farmer, Larry loved being outdoors working the fields. He also worked full time as a Precision Inspector for TRW/Ross Gear for 37 years until retiring.
Mr. Brown was a member of Battle Ground Methodist Church.
Larry enjoyed camping with his friends, Euchre and fishing at Gull Lake in Hayward, WI. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Purdue Basketball fan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Larry truly enjoyed his dog, Peaches, and cat, Jake.
Surviving are his children, Janice Zarse (husband: Steve) of Brookston, Michael Brown and Joyce Roell (husband: David) of Indianapolis; and a sister, Ellen Kaufman of Lafayette. Also surviving are his 4 grandchildren, Amy Brown (husband: Matt), Tracy Gregory (husband: Matt), James Brown (wife: Chelsea), Kevin Roell (fiancé: Kelsey) and his 7 great-grandchildren, Alexander (fiancé: Katie), Conner, Kaylee, Cameron, Xzavier, Aurora and Arya.
Preceding him in death with his parents and wife are two brothers, Thomas and Harold Brown and two sisters, Luita Dotson and Mary Brown. Larry is also preceded in death by a special friend, Vera Waymire.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Sheri Rohrer of Battle Ground Methodist Church to officiate. Interment to follow in the Brookston Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Larry’s name to the Battle Ground Methodist Church.
