David E. Brown
David Edward Brown, age 58, of Quincy, died on Sunday December 17, 2023, in Blessing Hospital. He was born on February 27, 1965, in Quincy, Illinois the son of Jerry and Rose Ann (Strieker) Brown. He married Cindy A. Ley on July 7, 2001, in St. Peter Catholic Church in Quincy. She survives.
David taught for 11 years in Florida and then moved back to Quincy to teach at St. Peter School, Baldwin, and was currently working at Iles Elementary School. He was a 1983 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame and a graduate of Quincy College. He was a member at St. Anthony Church. David loved science, nature, writing and bringing those passions into the classroom. He also spent time in the Artic where he was a teacher with a group of researchers. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and watching the activities his children participated in.
In addition to his wife, David is also survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Parker Brown of Quincy, Braden Brown of Quincy, Kaitlyn Brown of Quincy, Lydia Brown of Quincy.
HIS IN-LAWS: John and Betty Ley of Quincy.
SISTER: Chris (Jerry) Hanlin of Quincy.
BROTHERS-IN-LAW & SISTERS-IN-LAW: John and Peggy Ley of Quincy, Brian and Amy Ley of Havana, IL, and Eric and Krisha Ley of Quincy.
Several nieces and nephews and other relatives also survive.
David was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Austin Hermann.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 9:45 a.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and 10:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Interment in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM at Duker & Haugh. Memorials may be made to Brown Children Education Fund, St. Anthony Parish, or to QND. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Parker& family,
I am just so, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad & husband. Know that you are each in my families’ prayers.
I pray that you continue to cling to Jesus in this time of sorrow. He will be missed by many.
Paula Thoele
Entire Brown family, I am shocked and saddened by this news. Dave was a wonderful husband, dad, and teacher. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy …. My heart just breaks for you … you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Cindy I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
Afton and I are so so very heartbroken. We are praying for all of you. We remember Mr. Brown and smile! Love you!
Mr Brown was an amazing teacher to two of our grandchildren and the others were looking so forward to having him when they reached 5th grade. They all loved him and are completely heartbroken. I could talk to Mr Brown about anything and he was always so supportive. He is truly missed already and such a loss for Quincy Schools
Prayers to his family and work family.
RIP Mr Brown ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear about Mr. Brown’s passing. My son had him for 5th grade at Baldwin. It was a year like no other. Kyle was included on a research team in the the arctic, grew an ecosystem from scratch, helped build the courtyard and went to Fall Creek looking for skinks. Mr. Brown was truly an amazing teacher and his name comes up often in our conversations. Kyle was one of the lucky ones to have gotten the chance to have Mr. Brown in his life! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Afton and I are so so very heartbroken. We are praying for all of you. We remember Mr. Brown and smile! Love you!
Sending the Brown family love and strength during this sad time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Parker,
You and your family are in our prayers. We are very sorry for the loss of your father.
May he rest in peace.
Cindy, Parker, and family,
Our hearts are hurting for you. Praying for your comfort; may God carry you during this time.
The Larson Family
Cindy and children, Brown and Ley Families,
We are so sorry 😢 to hear about your Dave’s passing. We send our deepest condolences 💐 and prayers during this difficult 😥 time. We send our everlasting love ❤️ and prayers. We pray for all in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Paul Lord and Family
North Royalton, OH
Cindy — I am so very sorry …. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Cindy, Parker, Braden, Kaitlyn, and Lydia,
I am so sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. May the love of God, family, and friends help to bring you strength and comfort as you mourn the loss of your beloved husband and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Kelley
Wonderful teacher and just a great person! Loved doing field trips with him.
I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Dave. I so enjoyed working with him during our years at Baldwin. He was a kind and wonderful teacher and person. I hope you are comforted by the assurance that you’ll be with him again. Love and prayers to you and your family. Barbara
Cindy, I’m so sorry to hear of the surprising passing of Dave. He was a wonderful man, a dedicated educator, and an inspiration to his students. He helped me in so many ways as I re-entered the teaching profession, and for that I am forever grateful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cindy and family please accept our condolences,
We were neighbors of Davids since he was a little boy and watched him grow into a young man. Three things David never lacked was energy, imagination and courtesy. He would always greet us with a smile and never complained about anything. His mother and father were always so proud of him and always encouraged him to follow his dream, and I must say he was full of them. I am sure that he has happily joined them in Heaven and is probably giving God suggestions on how to better organize his animals.
Dear Mrs. Brown and family.
The members of St. Rose are also sadden by the lost of your husband and father of one of our members.
We will remember his soul in masses there.
Requiem Aternum.
Paul K. Geers, president of the Latin mass society of Quincy/historic St. Rose of lima parish.
I am shocked and saddened about Dave’s passing. He was one of the good guys! He loved teaching science and nature to his students. They loved and respected him. Prayers and hugs to you and the family . May God and your memories comfort you through your sorrow.
Cindy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a good man and will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you.
Cindy and Children, so sorry to hear about the passing of David. May the Lord bless you all.
Cindy, Parker, Braden, Kaitlyn, and Lydia,
Our thoughts, prayers, and love ❤️ are with all of you at this time. Dave’s love for his family was always so apparent:). It will continue, because love always is there.
Cindy & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. May you feel the love and support of all who are keeping you close in their hearts and prayers. My condolences.
Missy Vahlkamp
Cindy, Parker, Braden, Kaitlyn, and Lydia,
Our family is praying for comfort and peace for all of you. May God put his mighty hand of strength, comfort, and peace upon you as you go through this difficult time. We loved Dave and his intellectual talks about animals and gentle personality. Please know that we are here for you at anytime, day or night. Lots of love and hugs,
The Barner family: Ken, Cindy, Ann, and Ava
Cindy and children,
We are so sorry. I recently saw Dave at St. Peter and overheard him talking about Kaitlyn’s tennis accomplishments as he was beaming with pride. It was evident how much he loved his family. Thinking of you all and praying for you daily.
Cindy, children, and family,
I was heartbroken to hear this news. Dave was a great man and teacher. As someone who taught sixth grade, I often got his former students. I have heard so many wonderful stories about him. I know he was a devoted husband and father, also. Please know you are all on my prayer list. I’ll be praying for peace and comfort.
Dear Cindy, Parker, Braden, Kaitlyn and Lydia,
There are just no words to express our sympathy for you all. Dave was such a kind man. His legacy will no doubt live on through you, his wonderful family— as well as through all the lives he’s touched during his teaching career. May God grant you all healing and peace at this difficult time.
Love and prayers,
The Klausers
Cindy, children and family, I was stationed in Quincy Illinois for 13 years as QFD fire department chaplain and chaplain to the Illinois State Police that’s how I know your brother Brian.
I’m so sorry to hear of the death of Dave, your husband and father. A difficult time this is for you. I want you to know that I am keeping you close to my heart in prayer. I will ask the Franciscan community at Holy Cross friary at Quincy University to offer prayers. May God himself give you strength during this most difficult time of life.
Peace and all good,
Brother Ed Arambasich OFM
Chris and Family – We are so sorry to hear of your brother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Peace to you all.
Dear Cindy and children,
Your husband and dad was a great teacher and his students learned a lot from him. But his greatest gift to the world is his children that he and you, Cindy, so proudly raised. This was such a sudden death and shock to all of you, but know that he will always be close to you as you go through life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Cindy, Parker, Kaitlyn, and Lydia,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your husband and father. He was such a kind man and great teacher. I hope you all feel the prayers of so many that care for you all. I pray that brings some comfort and peace.
With great sympathy,
Wendy Blickhan
Chris, Cindy and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Praying that memories of him bring you peace and comfort. Please reach out if you need anything.
Cindy and the family,
We are so sorry for the loss of Dave to all of you. We are thankful for the comfort we have of trusting in God during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve & Kathy Lehr
The education world has lost a great one too soon. Loved the mall at Baldwin after he and his students “improved “ it! Such a great learning opportunity for the rest of our classes. Hugs and prayers to you, Cindy.
Dear Brown family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Brown’s welcoming and fun personality and incredible science classroom at St. Peter’s will always, always be in our hearts. We are so, so sorry by his sudden passing. Prayers, Rittof family (Anthony)
Cindy and family, I am so sad to hear about Dave’s passing. I was a substitute teacher in the Baldwin schools from 2006 – 2016 and often had the privilege of having Mr. Brown’s class. He had an amazing classroom and such good instructions. I know many students will remember him and his animals fondly! God bless each and every one of you. I pray for your family to feel God’s peace and comfort surrounding you every day.