Gordon K. Brown

Gordon K. Brown

November 21, 1944 – September 23, 2022

Preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Brown.  Survived by daughter, Stacey Glogowski (Joe); son, Nicholas Brown; three grandchildren: Joey, Parker, and Blake Glogowski; brother, James Brown (Kay).

VISITATION: Thursday, September 29^th from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm.  MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, September 30^th at 10am at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 1920 N. 102^nd St.  Family Burial: Resurrection Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Holy Name Catholic Church.

To view live broadcasts of the Vigil Service and Mass, please visit www.heafeyheafey.com and click the “View Live Cast” button at the top of the home page.

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Gordon was born to Evelyn and Duane Brown on Nov. 21, 1944.  Growing up with his younger brother Jim, Gordon attended St. John’s through 6^th grade, after which he attended Holy Name School through his High School graduation in 1963. He loved playing sports and was active in basketball, baseball, and football. He still enjoyed going to Holy Name’s fish fry’s every year.

Gordon went to Newman University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. He worked in sales during his career and primarily in automotive part sales.

He was in the Air Force for several years, playing on their basketball team.

He married Phyllis Brown on Sept 1, 1973 at Holy Name Church. They were married for 41 years. They had two children, Stacey and Nicholas “Nick” and three grandsons, Joey, Parker, and Blake.

At age 40, Gordon discovered a love for golf and could be found on the course every Sunday for years with his brother and friends. He enjoyed playing multiple times a week when he retired.

He loved his grandsons; they were his pride and joy. He took over daycare duties with Phyllis while Stacey worked part time. He was lovingly referred to as Papa Morgan (Grandpa and Gordon were just too difficult to say for a young Joey and the moniker stuck for all 3 😊). Gordon could often be found mowing the yard on his rider with one of his grandsons on his lap. He was so proud of their athletic accomplishments and loved to watch them play sports. He would often say (not so jokingly- lol!) that they got all their athletic abilities from him.