Nels Olson Brown II of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away at the age of 94 on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn Brown; his children, Lisbeth Kennedy and Kendall Brown; his parents; and two sisters.
Nels is survived by his wife, Helen Brown; his son, Nels Olson (Kami) Brown III; his step-children, Terry Sheinfield, Jeanie Jacobs, Kenneth Martin, James “Jim” Martin, and Steve Martin; his son-in-law Tim Kennedy; his grandchildren, Shannon (Jason) Edmiston, Amanda Brown, Brian Tong, Greg Tong, Erin Larson, Michael Tong, Erica Dolan, Elisabeth Martin, Dan Martin, Troy Martin, and Lilli Martin; and his great-grandchildren, Kendall, Parker, Charley, Thure, and Haley.
Nels proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He later had a successful career as an architect. He had a talented eye for photography and enjoyed golfing and fishing in his spare time. Nels was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Contributions in Nels’ memory may be made to
Paws for Purple Hearts or
Shriners Hospitals for Children