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Official Obituary of

Richard Waitman Brown

November 2, 1947 ~ February 3, 2019 (age 71) 71 Years Old

Richard Brown Obituary

Richard Waitman Brown – age 71, passed away on February 3, 2019.

He enjoyed golf, joking with family and friends, and cooking. Rich was a recipient of the Paul Harris fellow award and a 36 year member of the local chapter Cuyahoga Falls Rotary.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Waitman and Candida Brown.

Rich is survived by his wife, Karen; children, son, Patrick Mehen (Jenny), daughter, Kari Brown; granddaughter, Wren Mehen; brother, Robert Brown (Betty); niece, Donya Bedilion (Brett); great niece, Morgan Bedilion; mother-in-law, Carmela Hope; brother-in-law, Dennis Olivo (Jodi); business partner of 18 years, Rhonda Braxton, and many cousins and friends.

Cremation has taken place, per Richard’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

A memorial mass to be held at a future date.

Special thanks to the Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Hospice Care Team.

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