In loving memory of

Robert M. Brown
April 4, 1932 - February 16, 2020

Robert M. Brown, 87 of Winona, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Lake Winona Manor. Robert was born on April 4, 1932 to Lester and Mae (Gaustad) Brown.
Robert proudly served our country after he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He began his career as a rocket mechanic and moved up the ranks to become a Major. He spent 22 years in the Air Force. Robert also volunteered for the Red Cross in Winona and served as the Chair of the Board. In 1980, Robert became the Civil Defense Director in Winona County and retired in 1997.
Robert is survived by numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Per Robert's wishes, no services will be held. Robert will be laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery. Please leave a memory and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.

Tributes

Peter LaVelle wrote on Jan 19, 2022:

"I am Roberts 1st cousin, Peter, son of Fern Brown and James Lavelle. Lost contact in the 90s. Would like to express my condolences to related familys of the Gaustads. Also, if there is information regarding Roberts other cousins, Ronald Brown, son of Lloyd and Evelyn Brown, and Richard Brown, son of Arthur and Olga Brown. Thank you, 541-514-5402"

Patti-Rae (Gaustad) Hoversten wrote on Feb 17, 2020:

"Alys and families, Our sympathy . You have done so much for Bob. We are without words."