Jeanne L. B

rown 1943-2021

Jeanne L. Brown, 78, of Medford, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Country Gardens, under the care of Hope Hospice.

No services will be held. Burial will take place at Prairie Homes Cemetery in Waukesha.

Jeanne was born on June 26, 1943 to Hugo and Ruth (Vallier) Multhauf in Milwaukee. She was a graduate of Bay View High School in Milwaukee.

On July 19, 1976 in Milwaukee she married Wesley E. Brown. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2009. Together they owned and operated W.E. Brown Company in Milwaukee until selling the business in 1989. They moved to Medford in 1990 and started J& W Company, which they operated until Wesley’s passing.

In her spare time Jeanne enjoyed sewing, knitting, and talking with her family and friends.

Jeanne is survived by her 2 sons, Victor Kohnke of Virginia and Christopher (Joelle) Kohnke of Milwaukee; and grandchildren Candice, Jordan, Aidan, and Owen.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Paid Obituary 108464