Russell E. Brown of Blanchester. Beloved husband of Ann Ferneau Brown, dear father of Stephanie (John) Hearn, Mark Brown, David (Sandy) Brown, extended family of Margaret James Klejna, Anthony Klejna, Marabeth Klejna, caring brother of Vera (William) Brown Becker, loving "Paka" of Noelle, Christine, Stephen Hearn, and Alexandra Brown. Died Jan. 30, 2010 at age 86. Russell proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He established the Pontic-Buick dealership in Blanchester. He was active in the community as a Rotarian, Mason, and 50 year member of the American Legion Post #179. He was a devoted member of Grace United Methodist Church and served on the Board of First Memorials may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 66, Blanchester, Ohio 45107, or to the American Legion Post #179, Blanchester, Ohio 45107.