Michael E. Brown

Michael E. "Mike" Brown, age 72, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 1, 2010 at his residence. He was born on February 24, 1937 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Edward and Madelyn Carrington Brown. He was raised by his late paternal grandparents, Ora and Julia Brown.

He had resided in the Erie area for 24 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed at Edinboro University as a professor of biology and academic support. He was a member of the American Legion, was an artist, and enjoyed reading.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Tsao Brown, one son, Philip Brown, one step-son, Mark Shoemaker and his wife, Teresa, one step-daughter, Chris Shoemaker, one sister, Delilah Cochrane, many grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.

Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd. on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and are invited there on Friday at 10:00 a.m. for the funeral service. Private interment Erie County Memorial Gardens.

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