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Lee W. Brown, 96, of Kelleys Island and Sandusky, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 20, 2018 surrounded by his family at Stein Hospice Care Center following a brief illness.
Lee was born April 6, 1922 on Kelleys Island, OH to the late Lee and Helen Brown.
He attended St. Michael's Catholic School and graduated from Estes School on Kelleys Island. Lee proudly served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He was a graduate of the Henry Ford Trade School in Detroit Michigan and retired from New Departure Hyatt after 36 years of employment.
Lee's love for his family, Kelleys Island, the surrounding Lake Erie waters, and sailing were reflected in how he lived his life. Lee's passion for sailing began as a young boy on Kelleys Island and he continued sailing and racing his entire life through the age of 95. He shared that love with his children and grandchildren who sailed and raced with him, and his legacy will live on through them. In 2008, he was honored by the Sandusky Sailing Club with the Sportsmanship award. He was a Life Member of the Sandusky Sailing Club and a former member of the Sandusky Ice Yacht Club and American Legion.
Lee was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sandusky, OH.
He is survived by his children Mark (Dr. Wendy) Brown, Genoa, OH; Lee Ann (Nicholas) Alexakos, Sandusky, OH; Jude Brown, Arapahoe, NC; David (Margo) Brown, New Smyrna Beach, FL; and Leslie Brown, North Ridgeville, OH and his grandchildren, Alexander Brown, Quentin Brown, Anya Brown, Laine Brown, James Alexakos, Katherine Alexakos, Jacob (Lauren) Brown, Samuel Brown and Emma Brown; and his brother and best friend Paul (Lois) Brown, Lakeland FL.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan (LaPrad) Brown in 2012; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth; and his brother, Frank Brown.
Friends may call on Monday, July 23, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave, Sandusky, OH with Fr. Philip Feltman presiding. Military honors will follow. A private burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Sandusky.
A Mass at St. Michaels Church on Kelleys Island will be announced at a later date.
Those wishing to contribute to Lee's memory may do so to the Kelleys Island Historical Society, 224 Division St. Kelleys Island, OH 43438 or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Online condolences may be shared at www.GroffFuneralHomes.com.
