I am so grateful for Frank and Alice’s friendship. Also grateful that my husband David could practice surgery with Frank. We will all miss Frank.
Frank T. Brown, M.D.
December 14, 1928 – March 31, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Frank T. Brown MD, age 94, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Mark Stang will officiate. Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Parish Prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.
Frank was born on December 14, 1928 in Mankato, Minnesota to Frank H. and Elizabeth C. (Nicholson) Brown and was raised in Madison Lake. He spent his childhood summers at the Nicholson family farm near Janesville. Frank attended All Saints Catholic School in Madison Lake, graduated from Loyola High School in Mankato, and attended the College of St. Thomas before graduating from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Frank married Alice Driscoll of Park Rapids, on September 10, 1955 at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Together they moved to Dallas, TX for his surgical residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital. In 1963 Frank and Alice moved with their young family to St. Cloud. He and David Van Nostrand MD established Central Minnesota Surgeons serving the community for 30 years until Frank’s retirement in 1993.
Frank was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #12098, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 18, where he was a Scout Master, the United Way and Catholic Charities. He and Alice helped found MCCL (Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life) and Elevate (Birthright). Frank was actively involved in the St. Cloud Community.
Frank enjoyed downhill skiing across the world, gardening and traveling. Highlights included trips to the Holy Land, Medugorje, and Ireland. He especially loved the time spent with his family at the cabin at Boulder Lake near Nevis.
He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Alice; children, Frank (Laurie) MD of Ogden UT, Bill (Lynn) of Wayzata, Mary Brown MD (John Lampert) of Minneapolis, Maureen Spanier of St. Cloud, Michael (Lori) of Bloomington, Barb (Tom) Henning of Sheboygan, WI, Ann Brown (Manuel Pastor) of St. Cloud, 19 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Betty Brown, Gert (John) Suel, John (Jackie) Brown, and Tom (Bibbi) Brown.
A Special Thank You to the Staff of both the St. Cloud Hospital and Chateau Waters for all the care given to Frank.
Guestbook
So grateful for the time I spent with the family as a youth. Will always remember Uncle Frank’s wry humor. The service was beautiful, and I’m so glad the kids and grandkids got to be such a big part of it. Hugs to all of you.
I am very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He lived a wonderful full life, but even so it’s hard to take leave of him. He had a wonderful smile and a twinkle in his eyes when he greeted me. I wish I could come in person Alice to the funeral and pay my respects, but I am unable to be there. You’re in my prayers and so is Dr. Frank.
In my prayers and thoughts during this time of loss. He will be greatly missed.
I just heard, moments ago.
I’m a little bit in shock.
One of the giants has fallen.
Frank was such a good friend and had no reason to be; he will be missed.
With deepest sympathy to the entire family, may Frank rest in peace — and may each of you BE at peace.
So sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. May he rest in peace. Sending prayers to keep you strong..❤️. Donna Bloch
Sending my sincere condolences to Mrs. Brown and all of Dr. Frank Brown\’s children and family and friends! He was such a kind man and I will always remember him with smiles for all his generosity for his and his wife\’s work with Birthright! Rest in Peace, Dr. Brown, until we meet again!
I am sorry for your loss. I will miss Frank, he was a kind man who Always let staff know how much he appreciated us. I know the lord greeted him with open arms saying “well done my son, well done”
I am so sorry for your loss Aunt Alice, Frank, Bill, Mary, Maureen, Mike, Barb and Ann. He so enjoyed our family reunions he was always smiling with so much joy. When we were ending a reunion Uncle Frank was already talking about when we would have another one. I enjoyed the many phone conversations I had with him over the past few years. My sincere condolences go out to all of you.
I’m very sorry for your loss. I always remember his big smile and how friendly he was every time we saw each other.
Rest in pace.
Dr. Brown was the Surgeon who corrected an abdominal hernia for our newborn son in 1988. He was a pleasant and kind man who eased our trepidations about the procedure and was as elated as we were with the success of the surgery. Our heartfelt sympathy to the family on the loss of such a wonderful man and surgeon.
Dr Brown , such a great man! His gentle demeaner gave confidence to his patients families. When our 6 week old daughter needed surgery, he prayed with us! Working with him at the SC Surgical Center was an honor and privilege. Rest in peace!
Services
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Frank T. Brown MD, age 94, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Mark Stang will officiate. Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Parish Prayers will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.