Lynn Brown

Lynn Brown, age 83, of Fargo, ND, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Villa Maria, Fargo under hospice care.

Perry Lynn Brown was born July 19, 1937 at rural Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Perry M. and Viola (Young) Brown.   Lynn entered the US Army in 1960 and served a time in Germany.   He then was transferred into the Army Reserve until 1966.

Lynn was united in marriage to Karon Neisess at Campbell, MN  on June 26, 1964    Lynn & Karon had four children.    She died June 11, 1997.   On November 6, 1999, Lynn married Judy Westby at Fargo. 

Lynn had worked for his father-in-law at Campbell Lumber Company then as a plumber.  He later moved to Ottertail Lake, MN and helped form and operate  G & L Builders, Inc.  He later did seasonal work for many lake cabin owners in the Ottertail Lake area. 

His family said his hobbies included “working”.    After retiring, Lynn did many home projects and remodeled he and Judy’s home near Glyndon, MN.   However, Lynn really enjoyed his grandchildren.

Lynn is survived his wife, Judy; one daughter Karma (Joel) Krause, Wyndmere, ND; three sons Perry (Lisa), Detroit Lakes, MN, Lan (Sarah) Bemidji, MN, and  Anthony (Rebecca), Breezy Point MN; also, Judy’s children, Kevin (Gina) Westby, Norfolk, Virginia and Kristin Biloki (fiancé Marvin Cooper), Dallas, Texas; 18 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; his siblings Arlene (Otto) Hanson, Beatrice Runningen, Diana Burmeister, Dennis Brown, James (Lisa) Brown & Barbara (Dave) Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Karon, his parents,  his siblings Milton, Jean, and Betty

Funeral Service:    2 pm Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Olivet Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND, with Visitation held 1 pm – 2pm.   Military Honors will be provided by Gilbert C. Crafton American Legion Post #2, Fargo, and the North Dakota National Guard Honors Team.

Final Resting Place:   Campbell  (MN) Cemetery

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