Harvey R. Brown

Harvey R. Brown, 98, Rockland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026. He was born on January 7th, 1928 to the late Edwin and Elinora (Reschke) Brown. He married Loretta Carter on September 29, 1954 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Glenmore, and together they shared 61 happy years of marriage. He grew up on the family farm, and after serving in the Army, worked for Fort Howard Paper Company until his retirement on 8/8/88, because he liked the sound of that date! Harvey enjoyed fishing, hunting, building and tinkering. Together he and Loretta enjoyed trips to their Lakewood cabin that he built, and Sugarcamp. They liked to play Wheel of Fortune, countless games of Skip-bo or shaking dice, going to the casino, playing and watching golf. He loved spending time with his family. He and Loretta share fond memories of trips to Germany, Las Vegas, and an Alaskan cruise for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. After Loretta’s passing, Harvey looked forward to weekly visits from his granddaughters to keep the Skip-bo rivalry going, and nightly games of Wheel of Fortune with his daughter Bonnie.

Harvey is survived by children: Gary (Patti) Brown, Lou Ann (Jim) DePetro, Jeff Brown, Lisa (Darwin) Pankow, Bonita (Brian) Lasee, Barbara Majestic; grandchildren: Nicole Lasee (David Williams), Katie (Kellen) Sturz, Allison (Robert) Binsfeld, Matthew Majestic; close friend, Ron Nohre; great-grandchildren: Sadie Binsfeld and Rowan Sturz; his siblings: Richard (Gail) Brown, Nancy Verheyen; Loretta’s family: Kathy Carter, Jane Van Horn, as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister Leona (Al) Vandenberg and brother Leo (Veronica) Brown. Loretta’s parents, Oliver and Edith (Patton) Carter, brother and sisters-in-law, Frank (Donna Mae) Carter, Ray (Jean) Carter, Jerry Carter, Thomas Carter, and Bruce Van Horn.

Family and friends may visit at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave. De Pere on Tuesday, February 10th, from 9:00am until 10:45am. The prayer service will be celebrated for Harvey at 11:00am with Pastor Ruddat officiating. Interment in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Greenleaf. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.

Our family extends gratitude to the staff of Bellueve Senior Living, and AseraCare Hospice, especially Nicole, Angie and Jake for their compassion for our Dad. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations be made to the AseraCare Hospice, 2633 Development Drive Suite 10, Bellevue, WI 54311, or any hospice of your choosing.