Dr. Dan Brown, 71, of Olney, Illinois, passed away October 30, 2026, at his home.

Dan was born December 9, 1954, in Olney, Illinois, the son of Robert and Kathryn K. (Williamson) Brown. He married Trudy Meek on February 2, 1998.

Dan was a beloved optometrist in Olney for many years where he considered all his patients as friends.

He was an avid waterfowl hunter and mentored many young hunters in the sport. He also enjoyed fishing for Walleye on East Fork Lake.

Dan was a member of the 1972 Olney Tiger Conference Football Championship team where he played quarterback. He was also a talented tennis player and competed all over Southern Illinois in various tournaments. Dan and his wife, Trudy, enjoyed following and supporting OCC Basketball for many years.

He was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren. His quiet and quick-witted spirit will be missed by all those who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Trudy Brown of Olney; daughters, Katie Pink and husband Brandon of Bend, OR and Lara Pasotti and husband Nick of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Olivia and Alexander Pink, and Mila and Linnie Pasotti; siblings, Robert Brown and Lynda Wall; and mother-in-law, Rita Meek; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Kay Brown and brother, Dr. James Brown.

Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney has been entrusted with arrangements.