Paul Alfred Brown

Paul A. Brown, 90, of Waterloo, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at Wellspring Living of Friendship Village in Waterloo.

He was born August 20, 1932, in Waterloo, the son of Wilbur and Esther Ranney Brown. He graduated from Orange High School in 1950. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1953-1955, receiving an honorable discharge with the rank of sergeant.

Paul married Janice A. Nieman June 8, 1957, in Shell Rock. They moved to a farm south of Waterloo in Orange Township, where they lived for 53 years before moving to Friendship Village in November of 2010. Janice preceded in him death on November 12, 2014.

He worked as a letter carrier for the US Postal Service in La Porte City for 30 years, retiring in 1995. He also worked at Rath Packing Co. for seven years and farmed for 10 years.

Paul was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. He was also a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, the La Porte City American Legion USS San Diego Post #207, a 10-year leader and lifetime member of 4-H, and an over 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star in Waterloo, La Porte City, and Dysart. He volunteered at the Cedar Valley Food Bank and Meals on Wheels. Paul enjoyed spending time on the family farm, volunteering at the church dances, bowling, going to breakfast with friends and all of his grandchildren's events.

He is survived by two sons, William "Bill" (Elaine) of Cedar Falls, and Kent (Nikki) of Gilbertville; five grandchildren, Kyle, Tyler, Trever, Cody, and Jenna; two step-grandchildren, Anne and Tyler; two step-great-grandchildren, PJ and Stevie; and a brother, Lynn (Marjorie) Brown of Storrs, CT.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 25, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Private family burial will precede services at Orange Township Cemetery with military honors by La Porte City American Legion USS San Diego Post #207 and Iowa Army National Guard Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24 at Locke at Tower Park in Waterloo. Memorials may be directed to the church or Cedar Valley Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com. Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family, 4140 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, 319-233-3146.