Arnold F. Brown, 75 of Pacific passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Brown, son of the late Virgil F. Brown and wife Gladys nee Anderson was born May 14, 1938 in Stanton.

On June 24, 1959 he was united in marriage to Mary Sharon Faszold in Pacific.

From 1957 to 1959 he served his country in the United Sates Army and received an honorable discharge. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Pacific.

His pastime included hunting, fishing, farming and old cars. Enjoyment was brought into his life by doing everything to benefit his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Gladys Brown.

He is survived by his wife Mary Sharon Brown of Pacific; one son, Richard F. Brown of Pacific; one daughter, Rhonda Hardgrave and husband Thomas of Villa Ridge; two sisters, Evelyn Smith and husband Robert of Villa Ridge and Brenda Schnarr and husband John of Naperville, IL; five grandchildren, Kristen Barnard, Stephanie Brown, Lindsey Hardgrave, Lauren Barnard and Lydia Hardgrave; five great grandchildren, Caleb Barnard, Kylie Barnard, Parker Thurlow, Liam Brown and Ava Brown; Chris Boettcher a very special person thought of as a son; other relatives and many friends.