OTTAWA, Formerly of ASHLAND - Paul Thomas "Tom" Brown passed away on March 13, 2022 in Ottawa, Ohio surrounded by loved ones. He was 82.
Born May 13, 1939 in Meadville, PA to F. David and Margaret (Fisher) Brown. Tom was the younger of their two children.
Known to his classmates as "Brownie" he shared many stories of his early years in Meadville. He ran and biked throughout the town with his friends, in an era when kids played outside all day without a worry. He loved sports and played football and basketball in high school.
Tom graduated with a B.A. from Grove City College in Grove City, PA in 1961, and earned his M.A in French from Michigan State University. He began his French teaching career at Fredonia High School in New York, where he met the love of his life, Sandy. Tom and Sandy were married on July 13, 1963 in Meadville.
Tom taught in the foreign language department at Michigan State before accepting an associate professor position at Ashland University (then Ashland College) in Ashland, OH. Tom had a rewarding career as French Professor at Ashland University and served as Chairman of the Foreign Languages department.
Tom is remembered by family and friends for many things. Tom's studies in Montpelier, France and his extensive travels in France gave him a love for the country, its people, and its food. He was the family chef for decades and enjoyed experimenting with different foods.
As an amateur radio enthusiast, Tom enjoyed talking to people from all over the globe. There was never a road trip that didn't include his radio gear and the ability to reach out for help on the road long before cell phones. Tom used his amateur radio skills and equipment to help the City of Ashland in its response to the Great Blizzard of 1978.
Tom became a runner in his late 30's. Initially only running short distances he eventually set his sights on longer races and completed 25 marathons. He helped several neighbors and friends start running as well, and most days the 'boys' would meet at the end of his driveway to talk and warmup before heading out for a run together. Running was always a group activity for Tom because he loved the friendship.
Tom never met someone who couldn't become a friend. He would talk to anyone! When sent to the store to pick up a few items we always knew if he took longer than expected to return it was because he was chatting with someone. "Dad probably made a new friend".
In his retirement, he began to study karate and earned his 5th degree blackbelt. As part of his love of martial arts, he volunteered to teach self-defense classes at Ashland High School as well as many other locations. He would often be seen doing 'katas' outside to practice and perfect his skills.
Along with his brother Dave, Tom spent many many hours working on family genealogy. He would travel to courthouses and libraries searching for records to verify possible family relationships.
Tom is survived by his wife Sandra of Ottawa; a brother, David H. Brown of Leipsic; 2 daughters: Kimberly B. (Joe) Schroeder of Ottawa and Jennifer L. Brown of Newark; 7 grandchildren: Hannah Fowler (Jerred) Tolliver, Nathaniel (Julia) Fowler, Andrew Schroeder, Christian Fowler, Elizabeth Schroeder, Danielle Schroeder, William Schroeder and one great-granddaughter, Quorra Tolliver.
Funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home, 313 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ashland Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Love Funeral Home, Ottawa and Denbow Gasche Funeral Home, Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice, 575 OG Road Suite 3, P.O. Box 312, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 or the Kwanmukan Foundation. Please send Kwanmukan Foundation donations to: Treasurer, Kwanmukan Foundation, 20 E. Linwood Ave., Akron, Ohio 44301.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com or www.denbowfh.com
Born May 13, 1939 in Meadville, PA to F. David and Margaret (Fisher) Brown. Tom was the younger of their two children.
Known to his classmates as "Brownie" he shared many stories of his early years in Meadville. He ran and biked throughout the town with his friends, in an era when kids played outside all day without a worry. He loved sports and played football and basketball in high school.
Tom graduated with a B.A. from Grove City College in Grove City, PA in 1961, and earned his M.A in French from Michigan State University. He began his French teaching career at Fredonia High School in New York, where he met the love of his life, Sandy. Tom and Sandy were married on July 13, 1963 in Meadville.
Tom taught in the foreign language department at Michigan State before accepting an associate professor position at Ashland University (then Ashland College) in Ashland, OH. Tom had a rewarding career as French Professor at Ashland University and served as Chairman of the Foreign Languages department.
Tom is remembered by family and friends for many things. Tom's studies in Montpelier, France and his extensive travels in France gave him a love for the country, its people, and its food. He was the family chef for decades and enjoyed experimenting with different foods.
As an amateur radio enthusiast, Tom enjoyed talking to people from all over the globe. There was never a road trip that didn't include his radio gear and the ability to reach out for help on the road long before cell phones. Tom used his amateur radio skills and equipment to help the City of Ashland in its response to the Great Blizzard of 1978.
Tom became a runner in his late 30's. Initially only running short distances he eventually set his sights on longer races and completed 25 marathons. He helped several neighbors and friends start running as well, and most days the 'boys' would meet at the end of his driveway to talk and warmup before heading out for a run together. Running was always a group activity for Tom because he loved the friendship.
Tom never met someone who couldn't become a friend. He would talk to anyone! When sent to the store to pick up a few items we always knew if he took longer than expected to return it was because he was chatting with someone. "Dad probably made a new friend".
In his retirement, he began to study karate and earned his 5th degree blackbelt. As part of his love of martial arts, he volunteered to teach self-defense classes at Ashland High School as well as many other locations. He would often be seen doing 'katas' outside to practice and perfect his skills.
Along with his brother Dave, Tom spent many many hours working on family genealogy. He would travel to courthouses and libraries searching for records to verify possible family relationships.
Tom is survived by his wife Sandra of Ottawa; a brother, David H. Brown of Leipsic; 2 daughters: Kimberly B. (Joe) Schroeder of Ottawa and Jennifer L. Brown of Newark; 7 grandchildren: Hannah Fowler (Jerred) Tolliver, Nathaniel (Julia) Fowler, Andrew Schroeder, Christian Fowler, Elizabeth Schroeder, Danielle Schroeder, William Schroeder and one great-granddaughter, Quorra Tolliver.
Funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home, 313 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ashland Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Love Funeral Home, Ottawa and Denbow Gasche Funeral Home, Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice, 575 OG Road Suite 3, P.O. Box 312, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 or the Kwanmukan Foundation. Please send Kwanmukan Foundation donations to: Treasurer, Kwanmukan Foundation, 20 E. Linwood Ave., Akron, Ohio 44301.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com or www.denbowfh.com
OTTAWA, Formerly of ASHLAND - Paul Thomas "Tom" Brown passed away on March 13, 2022 in Ottawa, Ohio surrounded by loved ones. He was 82.
Born May 13, 1939 in Meadville, PA to F. David and Margaret (Fisher) Brown. Tom was the younger of their two children.
Known to his classmates as "Brownie" he shared many stories of his early years in Meadville. He ran and biked throughout the town with his friends, in an era when kids played outside all day without a worry. He loved sports and played football and basketball in high school.
Tom graduated with a B.A. from Grove City College in Grove City, PA in 1961, and earned his M.A in French from Michigan State University. He began his French teaching career at Fredonia High School in New York, where he met the love of his life, Sandy. Tom and Sandy were married on July 13, 1963 in Meadville.
Tom taught in the foreign language department at Michigan State before accepting an associate professor position at Ashland University (then Ashland College) in Ashland, OH. Tom had a rewarding career as French Professor at Ashland University and served as Chairman of the Foreign Languages department.
Tom is remembered by family and friends for many things. Tom's studies in Montpelier, France and his extensive travels in France gave him a love for the country, its people, and its food. He was the family chef for decades and enjoyed experimenting with different foods.
As an amateur radio enthusiast, Tom enjoyed talking to people from all over the globe. There was never a road trip that didn't include his radio gear and the ability to reach out for help on the road long before cell phones. Tom used his amateur radio skills and equipment to help the City of Ashland in its response to the Great Blizzard of 1978.
Tom became a runner in his late 30's. Initially only running short distances he eventually set his sights on longer races and completed 25 marathons. He helped several neighbors and friends start running as well, and most days the 'boys' would meet at the end of his driveway to talk and warmup before heading out for a run together. Running was always a group activity for Tom because he loved the friendship.
Tom never met someone who couldn't become a friend. He would talk to anyone! When sent to the store to pick up a few items we always knew if he took longer than expected to return it was because he was chatting with someone. "Dad probably made a new friend".
In his retirement, he began to study karate and earned his 5th degree blackbelt. As part of his love of martial arts, he volunteered to teach self-defense classes at Ashland High School as well as many other locations. He would often be seen doing 'katas' outside to practice and perfect his skills.
Along with his brother Dave, Tom spent many many hours working on family genealogy. He would travel to courthouses and libraries searching for records to verify possible family relationships.
Tom is survived by his wife Sandra of Ottawa; a brother, David H. Brown of Leipsic; 2 daughters: Kimberly B. (Joe) Schroeder of Ottawa and Jennifer L. Brown of Newark; 7 grandchildren: Hannah Fowler (Jerred) Tolliver, Nathaniel (Julia) Fowler, Andrew Schroeder, Christian Fowler, Elizabeth Schroeder, Danielle Schroeder, William Schroeder and one great-granddaughter, Quorra Tolliver.
Funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home, 313 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ashland Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Love Funeral Home, Ottawa and Denbow Gasche Funeral Home, Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice, 575 OG Road Suite 3, P.O. Box 312, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 or the Kwanmukan Foundation. Please send Kwanmukan Foundation donations to: Treasurer, Kwanmukan Foundation, 20 E. Linwood Ave., Akron, Ohio 44301.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com or www.denbowfh.com
Born May 13, 1939 in Meadville, PA to F. David and Margaret (Fisher) Brown. Tom was the younger of their two children.
Known to his classmates as "Brownie" he shared many stories of his early years in Meadville. He ran and biked throughout the town with his friends, in an era when kids played outside all day without a worry. He loved sports and played football and basketball in high school.
Tom graduated with a B.A. from Grove City College in Grove City, PA in 1961, and earned his M.A in French from Michigan State University. He began his French teaching career at Fredonia High School in New York, where he met the love of his life, Sandy. Tom and Sandy were married on July 13, 1963 in Meadville.
Tom taught in the foreign language department at Michigan State before accepting an associate professor position at Ashland University (then Ashland College) in Ashland, OH. Tom had a rewarding career as French Professor at Ashland University and served as Chairman of the Foreign Languages department.
Tom is remembered by family and friends for many things. Tom's studies in Montpelier, France and his extensive travels in France gave him a love for the country, its people, and its food. He was the family chef for decades and enjoyed experimenting with different foods.
As an amateur radio enthusiast, Tom enjoyed talking to people from all over the globe. There was never a road trip that didn't include his radio gear and the ability to reach out for help on the road long before cell phones. Tom used his amateur radio skills and equipment to help the City of Ashland in its response to the Great Blizzard of 1978.
Tom became a runner in his late 30's. Initially only running short distances he eventually set his sights on longer races and completed 25 marathons. He helped several neighbors and friends start running as well, and most days the 'boys' would meet at the end of his driveway to talk and warmup before heading out for a run together. Running was always a group activity for Tom because he loved the friendship.
Tom never met someone who couldn't become a friend. He would talk to anyone! When sent to the store to pick up a few items we always knew if he took longer than expected to return it was because he was chatting with someone. "Dad probably made a new friend".
In his retirement, he began to study karate and earned his 5th degree blackbelt. As part of his love of martial arts, he volunteered to teach self-defense classes at Ashland High School as well as many other locations. He would often be seen doing 'katas' outside to practice and perfect his skills.
Along with his brother Dave, Tom spent many many hours working on family genealogy. He would travel to courthouses and libraries searching for records to verify possible family relationships.
Tom is survived by his wife Sandra of Ottawa; a brother, David H. Brown of Leipsic; 2 daughters: Kimberly B. (Joe) Schroeder of Ottawa and Jennifer L. Brown of Newark; 7 grandchildren: Hannah Fowler (Jerred) Tolliver, Nathaniel (Julia) Fowler, Andrew Schroeder, Christian Fowler, Elizabeth Schroeder, Danielle Schroeder, William Schroeder and one great-granddaughter, Quorra Tolliver.
Funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home, 313 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Ashland Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Love Funeral Home, Ottawa and Denbow Gasche Funeral Home, Ashland.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice, 575 OG Road Suite 3, P.O. Box 312, Ottawa, Ohio 45875 or the Kwanmukan Foundation. Please send Kwanmukan Foundation donations to: Treasurer, Kwanmukan Foundation, 20 E. Linwood Ave., Akron, Ohio 44301.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com or www.denbowfh.com
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