David B. Brown

RANDOLPH - David Bruce Brown, age 65, of Randolph, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. He was born on Aug. 28, 1955, in Eau Claire, the son of Kenneth and Lois (Kruschke) Brown. David attended La Follette High School and graduated from Junction City High School in Junction City, Kan., and Cardinal Strich University. He married Jane Bentheimer on Feb. 5, 1977, in Madison. David served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of VFW Post No. 9510. David was a jack of all trades, and master of none. He was artistic and enjoyed painting, working on cars, fishing and shared his wife's love of quilting, entering and winning many awards with their quilts. He also enjoyed restoring antique horse carriages; even winning best of show with one of his restored carriages and was then featured in the National Carriage Journal. David used to farm and loved taking care of his goats, all of which were personally named by Dave. He loved life and would make a social gathering wherever he was. David was self-described as "the big ugly guy with red hair and freckles." When asked how he was doing, he would reply "I'm old and smelly." David is survived by his wife, Jane; daughters, Valerie Greene and Kelly (Jordon Witthun) Brown; grandchildren, Danielle Greene, Anthony "TJ" Graf, Gabrielle Greene and Lucius Greene; great-grandchild, Harper Steele; brother, Weston (Jone "Tamara") Brown; sister, Elaine (Mike) Burkhart; and many other relatives and friends. He is further survived by his extended “family,” Rick and Jenny Nummerdor, and their children, Tara and Bethany Nummerdor; and best friend, Joe Jacobs. He was preceded in death by his parents; birth father, Bruce Smith; and brother, Kenneth Brown, Jr. A Memorial Gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Saturday, April 10, 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Vietnam Agent Orange Relief and Responsibility Campaign (www.vn-agentorange.org) or a veteran’s group of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Dave's family would like to thank the doctors and staff at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital for their special care they gave him over the years, specifically Dr. Kerter, Dr. Wittington, Dr. Yanke, Dr. Danali, Aleeta, Jen, Nikki, Kim, and Jay. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420