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Erma Helenia Brown, 89, of Lakeview, formerly of Marion, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
She was born July 20, 1927, in Adlitz-Erlangen, Germany, a daughter of the late George and Lena Henneberger.
During the Korean War, she met and fell in love with a U.S. soldier, Robert Martin Brown. They were later married and moved to Marion on Nov. 15, 1955, where they made their home. He preceded her in death.
In addition to being a devoted homemaker, she was a wonderful cook and worked for various restaurants and organizations throughout her many years. Most recently, she was working twice a week as a volunteer at Our Daily Bread, providing meals to those in need. When in Marion, she was a member of St. Mary Church and was an active volunteer there as well.
She is survived by her three sons, the loves of her life, Chris (Theresa), Eric (Peggy) and Paul (Leslie Taylor) Brown; grandchildren, Christopher M., Joseph (Sandy), Jennifer Brown, Steven Brown, Shane (Deb) Dailey and Shanell (Eric) Jones.
She also was preceded in death by children, Robert E. and George Brown; and her brother Emil Henneberger.
Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Snyder Funeral Homes, Gunder/Hall Chapel, 347 West Center St., Marion, preceding a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Church, 251 N. Main St., Marion, with Fr. Ryan Schmit officiating; Burial is in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Our Daily Bread, 223 Oakland Square, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Express condolences at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.