Laurel Jane Brown

DEERFIELD/STOUGHTON – Laurel Jane (Burmeister) Brown, age 69, of Deerfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was born on May 16, 1946, the daughter of Norman and Esther Burmeister. She married Gerald "Jerry" Brown on April 12, 1975, in Madison. Laurel was a school teacher in her younger years. She was also a co-owner of Brown Heating and Air Conditioning with her husband, Jerry. Laurel loved to read and travel with her husband, family, and friends. When she was home, you would always find her cleaning something, but her true passion was spoiling her grandchildren with games, food, and toys. Laurel was a caring and loving wife and mother and will be missed dearly. Laurel is survived by her husband; four daughters, Stephanie (Rick) Giese, Michelle "Shelley" Hasenohrl, Dana Betzner, and Kate Pollmann; sister, Joanne (Paul) Scheer; grandchildren, Ben, Stacey, Peyton, Natalie, and Wesley; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Burmeister; and her parents. A memorial service will be held at DEERFIELD LUTHERAN CHURCH, 206 S Main St., Deerfield, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016, with Rev. Larry Sexe presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. The family extends a special thank you to Megan Hauck, Nicole Vykstra, Kelley Busse, Donna Coleman, Tammy Hauser, Amanda McKinney, Visiting Angels, and the amazing staff at Agrace HospiceCare, and Home Again. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420