William P. Brown

William P. Brown, age 75 of Hanover Township, passed away at Liberty Nursing Center of Oxford on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 8:40 AM. He was born in Hamilton on November 18, 1937 to John and Marie (Eckstein) Brown. William was employed as a mechanic at Rumpke, for fifteen years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of SW Ohio Antique Tractor Association, Franklin County Antique Tractor Association, Southwest Dog and Game Club, Cattleman's Association, and Queen of Peace Catholic Church. On September 10, 1960 in Hamilton he married Sue Ann Bowker and she preceded him in death in 2005.

He is survived by two children, Gerald "Butch" Brown and Sondra (Roy) Wesselman, both of Hamilton; two brothers, Robert (Mary) Brown of Daytona, Forida and Charles (Diane) Brown, Owensboro, Kentucky; and three grandchildren, Talina, Laura and Jackie Wesselman. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Richard Brown and MaryAnn Kuhn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 2550 Millville Avenue, on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 10:00 AM with Father Ron Combs, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Millville Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to Reily Fire Department, Hanover Fire Department, or the SW Ohio Tractor Club.