Norman (Bob) R. Brown

Norman (Bob) R. Brown passed away peacefully at his home on August 29, 2019, at the age of 85.

Bob was born on March 2, 1934, to Richard and Hilda Brown. He attended grade school in Kootenai and later graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1952. Bob worked at several jobs in the area before working and later retiring from Union Pacific Railroad in 1997. He spent his spare time playing music, exchanging silly stories and playing jokes on his family. He enjoyed fishing, exchanging fishing stories and his beloved pets who would regularly talked him out of a piece of toast or two, as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by the love of his life and best friend for 63 years, Joann. He is also survived by his son Mike (Carol) Brown of Samuels, Peggy Brown Maniscalco of Sagle, Rick (Kellie) Brown of Kootenai, Jim Brown of Kootenai and Tom (Raquel) Brown of Kootenai; as well as his extended family, Wanda (Bruce) McArthur of Enumclaw, Wash. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Pat Brown; and sisters, Carol Mitton and Cathy Conway; and a sister and brother-in-law, Rose and Tony Adams of New York. He has 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob is preceded in death by both parents, a brother, Richard Brown; and brothers-in-law, Wes Mitton and Chuck Conway.

There will be a celebration of life to honor our Dad on September 14, 2019, at 1 p.m., at the home of Tom and Raquel at 407 W. First Ave., Kookenai.

All family and friends are invited to join us for this special memorial and spend some time sharing some of Dad’s favorite jokes and stories.

Family and friends are invited to sign Norman’s online guestbook at coffletfuneral.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Coffelt Funeral Service.