John Brown

John Lance Brown, 64, of Rhinelander, passed away on June 13, 2012, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. He was born on March 24, 1948, in Fond da Lac, Wisconsin to Ralph Wilson Brown and Dorothy Leona Schultz Brown. The family moved to Rhinelander where he attended schools and graduated from Rhinelander High School. He continued his education at Nicolet College where he earned an Associate Degree. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. On September 23, 1973, he married Mary Lou Oleinik in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He was owner of Bayfield Spice and was a Life Representative for Equitable Reserve Association. He served as the Vice President of Chapter 34 of Equitable Reserve Association. John was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed photography, Lapidary (collecting and forming rocks into jewelry), traveling, and playing poker. Survivors are: Wife: Mary Lou Brown, Rhinelander, WI Son: Scott Christopher (Laura Davidson) Brown, Wilsonville, OR Son: Robert John (Chrystle) Brown, Maricopa, AZ Mother: Dorothy Brown, Rhinelander, WI Brother: Scott (Victoria) Brown, Eauclaire, WI He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Brown. Funeral services will be at a later date in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.