Charles E. Brown

70 year old, Charles E. Brown of DeMotte, formerly of Rensselaer, passed away August 15, 2015.

On January 25, 1945 Charles was born in Nashville, Tennessee.

Charles was a self-employed carpenter by trade, after serving in the US Marine Corp.

Charles is survived by his children: Colleen Hendricks, Christine Breegle, James Hoak, & Brett Hoak, 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Gary (Colleen) Odenthal, Buddy (Mary) Odenthal, Donald (Doris) Odenthal, Pete (Marlene) Odenthal and Connie Odenthal.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife: Gladys and son: Jess Hoak.

Per Charles’ wishes cremation will take place and interment will take place at a later date.