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RICK BROWN OBITUARY
Rick Leroy Brown - July 17, 1947 - November 12, 2022
Rick was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Miriam Brown on July 17, 1947. Rick and his sister, Cheryl Ann were raised by their Mother. He attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1969, when he married the love of his life, Margaret Ann Greenwald. After they married they moved to Colorado Springs and raised their two daughters and two adopted sons. While living there, Rick worked for various companies before starting his own CPA firm with two partners - Steve Erickson and Jay Kloster.
His love of travel took him around the world with friends and family. Rick's passions were his family, his faith, music, reading, sporting events, and assisting people with their financial needs. With the partnership of his sister and brother-in-law, he and the family enjoyed spending time at their cabin in Wyoming.
Rick is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann; sister Cheryl (Dick) Rintamaki; daughters, Katherine (Samual) Schaffer, Charlotte (Max) Owens, son, Aaron Brown (Landen and Garrett); grandchildren, Morgann Schaffer (Christopher Parga), Miles Schaffer, Colton Sherman, Tyler Owens, Madison Thomas, Kyle Owens, Brock Owens; great-grandson, Nolan Owens; nieces, Jaci (Steve) Schmidt, Melissa (Travis) Donathan, Jennifer (Pete) Lenhart-Owen, Jillene (Michael) Honold; nephews, Tyler (Andrea Wright) Bandemer, Cody (Nikki Allen) Bandemer, Justin (Kristin) Lenhart; extended family, Willene (Richard) Nedens, and Betty (Jack) Lenhart.
Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Miriam Brown; his son, Eugene Brown; in-laws Dorothy and William Greenwald; and his nephew Joel Nedens.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Colorado Springs Christian Schools at www.cscslions.org or the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado at www.rmhcsoutherncolorado.org.
A memorial service celebrating Rick's life will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022, 2:00pm, Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910.
Reception immediately following at Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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James Halfpenny (Halfpenny)
Rick was a favorite friend both in high school and college. To Rick, take care my friend and travel softly in your new adventure. I will remember you always.
Rick's passing brings home the reality of where the class of 1965 is now and how little time we have left. Make the best of your time my friends!!
Jim Halfpenny
Robert Cox
Rick and I have been great friends for the better part of 70 years. His mother and my mother were friends and through Lincoln Heights Elementary, Jr. High, High School, Junior College and the years beyond, we have always stayed in contact. His wife, Margaret and my wife, Kim have always had a connection and when our son, Hubert was born in Colorado Springs, his first night out of the hospital was when Rick and Margaret welcomed us into their home. For the past year or so, I never knew when my phone would ring and he would just want to visit and I reciprocated with frequent calls. We last met about 2 months ago, when Kim, Hubert and I got to meet him for a visit. He was a very successful professional in his business, a great father, a loving grandfather and a great friend. I will miss him greatly.
Jane Purtzer
So sorry about Rick!! Prayers and blessings to his family and friends!! Rick was a great guy! Very friendly, enthusiastic and caring. He'll be missed!!
Jane Purtzer