Brown, Jerry D. 1946-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Jerry Dale Brown 79, of St. Joseph, passed away Aug. 17, 2025. He was born July 23, 1946, in St. Joseph, son of Jay Dee and Rosemary (Mills) Brown.

Jerry was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. Jerry joined the 1st of the 12th Calvary Airmobile serving his country as Infantryman and later, Sergeant, including his role as a Squad Leader.

He married Therese C. Spangler on Aug. 23, 1968. Jerry sold real estate for Coldwell Banker for 30 years. Jerry was also an avid garage and estate sale buyer. He enjoyed the hunt for historical items and was a dealer for 20 years. He also enjoyed handyman work and working in his flower garden as well.

He loved spending time with his family. He had three sons, three daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren. He enjoyed having fun with his grandkids and took many pictures on all occasions to create lasting memories for his family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Marion Brown; brother, Terry Brown; step-sister, Cindy and (John) Coil; sister-n-law, Mary (Gerald) Miller, of St. Joseph; niece Tammy Mrkvicka, of St. Joseph.

Survivors include: Therese Brown, of St. Joseph; sons, Kevin (Leann) Brown, of St. Joseph, Todd (Mary) Brown, of Kansas City, Missouri, Chris (Lindsi) Brown, of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Alexa, Aubrey, Andrea, Andrew, Conner, Kendyl, and Tenli Brown; brother-in-law, Rodney Spangler, of St. Josheph; niece, Jerralee Echterling (Brian) Saulsman, of Snohomish, Washington; sister-in-law, Jerri Lynn Brown; of Victoria, Texas; nephews, Jason (Vanessa) Brown and Chad (Amy) Brown, of Victoria, Texas; step-sisters, Cheryl (Jeff) Huffman and Chrissy (Brian) Puett, of St. Joseph; step-brother, Chuck Dittemore, of St. Joseph.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral Services and public live stream 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at the Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Jacob McMillian officiating. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Online condolence, obituary and public live stream at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.