Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 27, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.
Steve was born October 8, 1948 in Charles City, Iowa, the son of Eldon and Avis (Dornon) Brown. On August 1, 1970 he married Pamela A. Carney in New Hampton, Iowa. Steve graduated from New Hampton High School in 1966. He received his BS in Industrial Technology and Safety in 1975 from the University of Northern Iowa. He received his Master’s Degree from Western Illinois University. Steve taught 32 years in the Davenport School system before retiring in 2007.
He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport and the Davenport Education Association.
Steve loved traveling. He was known for his quick sense of humor and generosity. He also touched many lives through his teaching. His students remember him for his patience and kindness.
Steve is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pamela, son and daughter-in-law Robert and Jessica; daughter Carrie Gallagher of Ruckersville, Virginia; granddaughter Molly Brown; sister, Sherylyn Heins of Waterloo; two aunts and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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