Karl E. Brown

Karl E. Brown of Sussex, Wis., 74, formerly of Newton, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Lenis; two sons, Brent (Debbie) and Bradley (Jennifer); two grandchildren, Joshua and Samantha; two brothers, Harold (Lois), Duane (Grace); two sisters, Marie (Don) VanderHart and Marilyn (Keith) Schwartz; and a sister-in-law, Lois Corrigan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doyal Brown; his mother, Rachel; and his brother, Floyd.

Karl was an exceptional track runner for Newton High School and Iowa State University. He was a member of the Sussex Lions Club.

Memorial services were held Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, at Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church in Menomonee Falls, Wis.