Ralph E. Brown, age 81, of St. Louis, MO, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born April 22, 1935 in St. Louis, the son of the late Lawrence E. and Dorothy I (Whiteaker) Brown. On June 15, 1957, he married Rosemarie Kulianco. She survives.
Also surviving are five children: Deborah (Timothy) Pharis of Fenton, MO, Ralph E. (Lettie) Brown, II of Humbel, TX, Anthony w. (Rubetta) Brown of Jones Creek, TX, Darlene M. (Charles) Stewart of Alvin, TX and Steven T. (Tammi) Brown of St. Louis; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Brown was a veteran of the United States Air Force. After his service to his country, he was an electrician for Missouri Baptist Hospital. He enjoyed collecting records and coins, and enjoyed a friendly rivalry with his wife while fishing.
According to his wishes, his remains will be cremated. Private family services will be held.
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