Ronald J Brown
September 28, 1941 - March 21, 2026
Obituary
MADISON - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Ron Brown who passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, as a result of a sudden heart attack.
Ron was born on September 28, 1941, the son of James and Dorothy Brown. He graduated from Middleton High School and Madison Business College. Ron was united in marriage to Joyce Niesen on September 9, 1967. He spent the majority of his working years at Madison Newspapers.
Ron enjoyed traveling, golfing, watching Badgers sports and spending time with family and friends. He especially loved watching his grandchildren play sports which brought him immense joy.
Ron is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Lisa (Dean) Breunig and Shawna Anderson; grandchildren, Alex (Kelsey) and Emma Breunig and Israel, Jonah, Jacob, David and Ava Anderson; nephews, Jerry and Larry Brown; sisters-in-law, Karen Smyth, Joan Straus, Betty Niesen and Linda Niesen; and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Dorothy Brown; brother, Larry (Mary Jo) Brown; nephew, Jim Brown; parents-in-law, John and Beulah Niesen; and brothers-in-law, Gene, Duane and John Niesen, and Jack Straus.
A Celebration of Life will be held at DAHMEN'S AT HAWK'S LANDING, 88 Hawks Landing Circle, Verona, from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761