Glen W. Brown

Glen died Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home in Columbus.

Glen W. Brown was born November 17, 1956 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Robert and Joyce (Bowers) Brown. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1975. Glen served in the U.S. Army from 1974 - 1978 and with the Nebraska National Guard Columbus Unit from 1979 - 1981 and the Norfolk Unit from 1995 - 2002. He worked for Douglas-Lomason for 11 years, Becton Dickinson 21 years and was currently working for Nebraska Irrigation. He also worked at the Columbus Races running the concession stand for many years. Glen served as the Youth Wrestling Director and head coach for 11 years and coached both girls softball and boys baseball. In 1998 he was awarded the YMCA Volunteer Of The Year award and in 1999 he was a finalist for the United Way Volunteer Of The Year in Columbus. Glen was a member of St. Anthony Church in Columbus.

He is survived by:
Daughter: Samantha Brown of Columbus, NE
Son: Cody Brown of Omaha, NE
Grandsons: Jaxson, Lenny and Jhett
Brother: Douglas (Terry) Brown of Grand Island, NE
Sister: Lisa (Bob) Mullally of Columbus, NE

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Robert and Joyce Brown
Infant Son: Adam Robert Brown