Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club

James R. Brown

James R. Brown, 65, of Van Dyne, died on June 11, 2011, at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wis.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1969. He served three tours in Vietnam. He was a recipient of three Purple Heart medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

James worked for The Goldsmith, Fox Jewelers and was a Cable Linemen Supervisor for many years.

He married the love of his life, Jane Merrill, in 1974, in Woodstock, Ill.

His wife of 37 years, Jane, survives him. He is also survived by one daughter, Tamilyn (Merrill) Crego (Nick Sr.); one son, Todd Merrill; grandaughters, Jennifer (David) Davies, Katlyn Merrill and KTJ Juedes; grandson, Joshua Merrill; great-granddaughters, Isabelle and Elizabeth Davies; his mother, Luella Snyder; and his stepdad, Luther; four brothers, Michael, John (Joan), David Brown and Dale (Bridgett) Pevonka; one sister, Theresa (Cliff) Nehring; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and many other relatives and friends. He is also survived by his two special dog companions, Vinnie and Skittles.

Jim was passionate about motorcycles. He was a past state president of the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club. He was a member of the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association, the DAV, American Motorcycle Association, American Rifleman Association, North American Hunting Club, Windhover Center for the Arts, the Purple Heart Association, the Van Dyne Sportsmen's Club and was a past president and life member of the Amvets Post 41 of North Fond du Lac.

Jim will be greatly missed by all!

• Visitation: Visitation will be held on Sunday June 19, 2011, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Uecker-Witt Funeral Home, 524 N. Park Ave.

• Services: A funeral service for James R. Brown will follow visitation hours and will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Uecker Witt Funeral Home, 524 N Park Ave. The Rev. Frank Seebantz will officiate.

Memorials to the family would be appreciated.

The Uecker-Witt Funeral Home of Fond du Lac is in charge of arrangements and is serving the family. Additional information and a guest book can be found at www.ueckerwitt.com .

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