Delmer Eugene Brown

Delmer Eugene Brown, 73, of Lohman, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1947, in Burfordsville, Missouri, a son of the late James and Ruby (Slinkard) Brown. He was united in marriage on October 1, 1965, to Diane Husher in Jackson, Missouri. He was a 1965 graduate of Jackson Senior High in Jackson, Missouri. Delmer joined the United States Army and was given an Honorable Discharge with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He then began working for Cotton Belt Railroad and retired as a conductor after 30 years of faithful employment. After retiring, he began working for the law firm of Slichter, Bogard and Denton as a railroad consultant. He and Diane travelled extensively for the firm for 15 years. Delmer belonged to several clubs and organizations; Eagles Aerie 2693, Elks Lodge #639, Americana Legion Post 5, United Transportation Union 933, United Sportsman's Club of Jefferson City and Meadow Lake Country Club. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Delmer is survived by his wife of 55 years: Diane Brown; brothers: Ronnie Brown (Marilyn) and Stephen Brown (Mary Lou); sisters-in-law: Kathy Rudolph (Van), Barbara Taylor (Bob), Terry Reside (Dan) and Linda Brown; brother-in-law: Robert Husher (Sally); and mother-in-law: Sue Husher. He was preceded in death by his daughter: Brandy Renee Clark; an infant brother: James and Mark Brown; mother-in-law: Thelma Johnson; father-in-law: Robert Husher; and nephew: Scott Carmack. Private services for the family will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that expressions of sympathy be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Jefferson City Relay for Life. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.