Gerald D. Brown, 76, of Keene, ND, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the McKenzie County Health Center in Watford City, ND.

Gerald David Brown was born to George and Clara (Sivertson) Brown on November 13, 1948. He grew up on the farm in Keene, ND. Gerald attended Sand Stone School in rural Keene and Mandaree Public School. He also attended College in Wahpeton taking up Small Engine Repair. He was very proud of the fact that he attended college there.

In 1969 Gerald was united in marriage to Donna Wintermeyer. To this union 5 children were born.

Gerald worked in the oil field doing various jobs in his younger days followed by working as a ranch hand for various ranchers. Some of them were Joe Berger, Joe Schaff, Wayne Smith and Willard Kieson.

Gerald enjoyed raising horses. Everything from riding, breaking and breeding horses were right up his alley. He also enjoyed raising gardens. Gerald spent many hours doing leatherwork. Everything from making belts to repairing saddles.

Besides gardening, Gerald enjoyed hunting, fishing and enjoyed time with his grandkids. He was looking forward to meeting his great grandbabies.

Gerald is survived by his 5 children: William (Bill), Wayne, Loralie Lund, Colleen (George) Zeiszler and John (LeAnna). 5 grandchildren: Matthew Duchene, Cheyenne Lund, Jamie (Jordan) Brown, Preston (Shayla) Brown and Ashley Brown; and 2 great grandchildren Lainey and Daniel Brown; and “Bonus” daughter Kelle O’Brian. Siblings: Carole Berwald, Calvin (Sharon) Brown, Loretta Akovenko and Burton (Lorna) Brown as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Gerald is proceeded in death by his parents; brothers Vernon, Myron, Marlin and baby brothers Arnold and Duane; sister Betty; brothers in law Loren Berwald, George Akovenko and Arvid Terry and one sister in law Olive Brown.