Daniel Brown, age 70, of Imlay City, MI died Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Imlay City, MI. Daniel Fern Brown was born December 14, 1952 in Imlay City, MI. He was the son of the late Farris M. and the late Laurene F. (Schalau) Brown. Dan had lived most of his life in Imlay City area. Dan was a graduate of Imlay City High School, Class of 1971.
Dan served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War (1971-1973, reserves until 1977). He married Sue Ann Schultz on December 14, 1974 in Attica, MI. Dan was employed initially in the stockroom at Michigan Bell in Flint; then as a lineman, splicer and installer by (Michigan Bell Telephone, Ameritech, SBC, and ATT) for most of his career. He retired in 2007. Dan enjoyed duck hunting, and playing chess with his grandchildren.
Dan is survived by his wife, Sue Ann (Schultz) Brown; his daughter, Melissa (Brian) Olsen of Roscommon, MI; his son, Matthew Brown of Attica, MI; his brother, David (Shelley) Brown of Michigamme, MI; and his sister, Deborah Brown Springer of St. Louis, MO. Dan is also survived by three grandchildren, Thurston Olsen, Thaddeus Olsen and Theodore Olsen.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Farris and Lourene Brown; parents-in-law, Ivan and Dorothy Schultz; and by his brother, Dale Brown.
A memorial service was held Monday January 23, 2023. Pastor Art Crawford officiated. Burial of Dan’s cremated remains will take place at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI.
Please be sure to sign the online register book at www.muirbrothersfh.com to share your memories and condolences with the Brown family.
