Les Brown

Brown, Les, was born in Wichita, Jan. 13, 1918. Les passed away on Dec. 20, 2015. He graduated from WSU and taught school for two years. After 3 ½ years in the service during World War II, he choose insurance. He owned Insurance Professionals, Inc., which he sold in 1991. He was past president of the Ks. Association of Mutual Insurance Agents, Fire and Casualty Agents of Wichita, East Lions Club, a member of North Star Lodge, Wichita Consistory, Midian Shrine, High 12 and Ambassadors. He was a 33rd degree Mason and Past Potentate of Midian, serving as President of the Past Potentates for 12 years. He often said his most treasured position was Chairman of the Crippled Children's committee, a job he held for more than 39 years. Les loved music, cards and golf, he was a member of Crestview Country Club for 46 years. Survived by sons Lary (Carol), Tery (Suzanne) of Dallas, TX, Ron (Joanne) of Wichita, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Memorial to Midian Plane of Mercy, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202. Funeral service will be held at Lakeview Chapel on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at 2pm, with entombment following.