Dorothy Brown

Dorothy Mae Brown, age 97, of Jenkins, Minnesota passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at her residence in Pine River, Minnesota. 

She was born on January 27th,1928. Dorothy came into this world weighing only three pounds with little expectation of surviving her first night. With the love of her parents and God, she survived that night…and 35,524 more. She graduated from Pine River where she was crowned Queen of Pine River High School. Dorothy enjoyed traveling, gardening, puzzling, spending time with her grandkids, and quilting. For many years she worked as a banker in Jenkins, Minnesota.

Survived by son-in-law, Thomas Brown-Rojina of Winsted; grandchildren, Crystal (William) Pace of Sartell, Paul Rojina of Winsted, and Laura (Josh) Neuberger of Dallas, TX; and great-grandchildren, Aaden Pace, Anika Rojina, and Cole Pace.

Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Donald Young, John Young, and Margaret Blank; husbands, Wayne Brown and Dale Brown; children, Robert Brown, Gary Brown, and Donna Brown-Rojina.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes. A visitation will be held the hour prior to the service.