Wesley E. Browne

DEERFIELD – Wesley E. Browne, age 63, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at UW Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1951, in Estherville, Iowa, the son of Earl and Rosemary (Lausen) Browne. Wesley attended East High School. He married Dorothy Mulhern on June 25, 1977, in Madison. Wesley was co-owner of Lake City Glass. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, and was known for his “world-famous” fish fries, Thanksgiving feasts, and spaghetti feeds for the benefit of high school sports, among other food fetes. Wes loved a good time, and when he was involved, everyone had a good time. In addition to cooking, Wesley loved traveling with his family, the Badgers, fishing, deer and turkey hunting, gardening, and dancing. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dotty”; son, Matthew (Jenny) and their children, Adelynn and Norah; son, Dustin (fiancé Samantha); siblings, Linda Albers (Jim), Allan (Elizabeth), Bruce (Pamela), Mavis (Chuck) Giska, and Keith; many sisters-in law and brothers-in-law; and his dog, Connor “Goofy.” He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., with a time for sharing at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. A picnic will be held at the MARSHALL FIREMAN’S PARK, 309 Park St., Marshall, at 3 p.m. on Saturday following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a scholarship fund to be established at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com