- Born on: November 29, 1933
- Departed on: October 7, 2019
- Resided in: West Union, IA
David Blake Brown
On October 7, 2019, beloved husband, father and grandfather David Blake Brown passed away at Palmer Memorial Hospital in West Union. Blake was born November 29, 1933, in Fort Dodge to David and Lucille Brown. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Iowa State Teachers College (UNI).
Blake served 2 years in the Army, spending 18 months in Germany, giving him a lifelong passion for travel. He and his wife, Marilyn, would spend the next 61 years traveling to Europe, the Caribbean and around the country.
Marilyn Kintzel and Blake were married on August 19, 1958 in Clarence, Iowa. Blake is survived by Marilyn, their son, Craig and daughter- in- law, Heidi and granddaughters, Rachel and Meredith. He also leaves behind his sister, Sandra Carney, one sister-in-law, 3 brothers- in-law and their families.
Blake worked his entire career for the North High School District - 38 years as a teacher, coach and middle school principal. He was active in the community as a Boy Scout leader, assisting four scouts to Eagle Scout status. He was also involved in his church for many years. He was, perhaps, most proud of serving 31 years on the West Union Library Board and served as a driving force in building the West Union Library.
Remembrance donations may be made to the West Union Public Library or United Methodist Church.
His funeral will be held at West Union United Methodist Church, Monday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m., preceded by a 9:30 a.m. visitation.
Blake served 2 years in the Army, spending 18 months in Germany, giving him a lifelong passion for travel. He and his wife, Marilyn, would spend the next 61 years traveling to Europe, the Caribbean and around the country.
Marilyn Kintzel and Blake were married on August 19, 1958 in Clarence, Iowa. Blake is survived by Marilyn, their son, Craig and daughter- in- law, Heidi and granddaughters, Rachel and Meredith. He also leaves behind his sister, Sandra Carney, one sister-in-law, 3 brothers- in-law and their families.
Blake worked his entire career for the North High School District - 38 years as a teacher, coach and middle school principal. He was active in the community as a Boy Scout leader, assisting four scouts to Eagle Scout status. He was also involved in his church for many years. He was, perhaps, most proud of serving 31 years on the West Union Library Board and served as a driving force in building the West Union Library.
Remembrance donations may be made to the West Union Public Library or United Methodist Church.
His funeral will be held at West Union United Methodist Church, Monday, October 14, at 10:30 a.m., preceded by a 9:30 a.m. visitation.
