Thomas "Tom" C. Brown's Obituary
Racine - Thomas “Tom” C. Brown, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Tom was born on September 4, 1951, to George and Lorraine (nee Ruebenson) Brown in Chicago, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Christine Wagner on May 18, 2002, in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Tom had a deep love for music and was a talented keyboard player who performed in a band during his younger years. He also enjoyed camping, photography, and the many simple pleasures of life.
Tom will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Christine Brown; stepdaughter, Angela Kanngieser; mother, Lorraine Brown; brother, Ricky (Karen) Brown; sisters: Bonnie Brown and Patricia Johnstone; nieces: Melissa Joyce, Christina Daggers, Diana Brown, and Kelly Shideler; and nephew, Randy Shideler.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Brown; and his stepson, Marcus Kanngieser.
Per Tom’s wishes, no funeral services will be held.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Compassus Hospice for the compassionate care, kindness, and support shown to Tom and his loved ones during this difficult time.
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