Jerry Dale Brown 79, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away August 17, 2025. He was born July 23, 1946 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Jay Dee and Rosemary (Mills) Brown. Jerry was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam from 1966-196. Jerry joined the 1st of the 12th Calvary Airmobile serving his country as Infantryman and later Sergeant, including his role as a Squad Leader. He married Therese C. Spangler on August 23, 1968. Jerry sold real estate Coldwell Banker for 30 years. Jerry was also an avid garage and estate sale buyer. He enjoyed the hunt for historical items and was a deaforler for 20 years. He also enjoyed handyman work, and working in his flower garden as well. He loved spending time with his family. He had three sons, three daughters-in-law, and seven grandchildren. He enjoyed having fun with his grandkids and took many pictures on all occasions to create lasting memories for his family.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Marion Brown, brother, Terry Brown, step-sister, Cindy and (John) Coil, sister-n-law, Mary (Gerald) Miller of St. Joseph, MO, and niece, Tammy Mrkvicka of St. Joseph, MO. Survivors include: Therese Brown of St. Joseph, MO, sons, Kevin (Leann) Brown of St. Joseph, MO, Todd (Mary) Brown of Kansas City, MO, Chris (Lindsi) Brown of Olathe, KS, grandchildren, Alexa, Aubrey, Andrea, Andrew, Conner, Kendyl, and Tenli Brown, brother-in-law, Rodney Spangler of St. Josheph, MO, niece, Jerralee Echterling (Brian) Saulsman of Snohomish, Washington, sister-in-law, Jerri Lynn Brown of Victoria, TX, nephews, Jason (Vanessa) Brown and Chad (Amy) Brown of Victoria, TX, step-sisters, Cheryl (Jeff) Huffman and Chrissy (Brian) Puett of St. Joseph, MO, and step-brother, Chuck Dittemore of St. Joseph, MO.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Tuesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral Services and public live stream; 10:00 am Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Jacob McMillian officiating. The Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.
