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Randy Earl Brown
Randy Earl Brown
Iowa City
With great sadness, the family of legendary Iowa City High School teacher Randy Earl Brown announces that he passed away on March 8, 2025. Mr. Brown died at home in the company of loved ones. A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, June 22, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Park Lodge in Iowa City, with a short program of remembrance at 3 p.m. The facility is handicapped accessible.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Brown’s honor may be made to Paws and More Animal Shelter, 1004 1/2 West Madison Street, Washington, IA 52353, www.pawsandmorewashington.org
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