Chuck Browne

CHUCK BROWNE

Lost Nation

Chuck Browne, 45, of Texas, formerly of Lost Nation, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at his home.

His funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the church. Burial will be at a later date at Smithtown Cemetery, rural Lost Nation. Lahey Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.

Chuck was born Nov. 9, 1971, to Sheree (Browne) Segebart in Maquoketa, Iowa. He graduated from Midland High School in 1990. Right after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he faithfully and honorably served for four years. He received his teaching certificate from University of Northern Iowa and moved to Houston, Texas, where he taught seventh and eighth grade social studies for 14 years at Alice Johnson Junior High.

He was a member of Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation. Chuck spent his time golfing, fishing and coaching football and track. He was a great artist and collected comic books. A great achievement he received was District Teacher of the Year Award and, for a couple years running, he received Teacher of the Year Award.

Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Sheree Segebert of Decorah; a sister, Michele Budde of Spillville; a brother, Alan (Dina) Browne of Cypress, Texas; four nieces, Allyssa, Ashley, Asia and Danielle; a nephew, Lane; and his maternal grandparents, Larry and Connie Browne of Lost Nation.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.laheys.com.