Edsil Brown Obituary

Edsil "Brownie" Brown Lansing Age 91, born June 27, 1917 in Lansing, MI, passed away June 7, 2009. Mr. Brown was a retired employee of Motor Wheel Corp. with 42 years of service and a graduate of Peoria High School, class of 1935. Brownie was a member of many organizations, such as: Marine Historical Society of Detroit, Detroit Historical Society, Lake Huron Lore Marine Society, the Great Lakes Historical Society, Toronto Marine Historical Society, Peoria High School Alumni Association (1935), the Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic Society and the North Eagle Cemetery Society. He was an avid Great Lakes boat watcher, photographer, car enthusiast and a MSU football fan, season ticket holder for over 60 years. Brownie leaves behind a loving extended family, many friends and his adopted relatives: Marge Haueter, Cheryl Maier, Maxine Sullivan, Sandy (Duke) Adleman and Jeannie (Darrin) Adleman all of Grand Ledge and many, many more. He was predeceased by his best friend and soul mate, Darlene Ingler. Family will receive friends Wednesday June 10 5-8p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge, with Pastor Judy Scholten of the Eagle United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at North Eagle Cemetery. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the North Eagle Cemetery Society. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com