Robert C. Brown
Robert Curtis Brown, age 92, died Oct 2, 2023. He was born in Isabella, PA on Aug 21,1931 and grew up in Peoria, IL. He attended the University of Illinois on a Chick Evans Caddy Scholarship, graduating in 1953. He was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air force and served two years on active duty. After the service, he earned an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1959.
During his long career in the municipal and government bond markets, Mr. Brown was employed by the Northern Trust Co. in Chicago, the First National Bank of Chicago and Norwest Bank in Minneapolis. He retired in 1991 as an Executive VP and head of the Capital Markets Group of Norwest Corp.(now Wells Fargo). He was active in industry affairs serving variously as Chairman of the Municipal Securities Rule Making Board in Washington D.C. and The Bond Market Association in New York City. In retirement he served as a director of the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. and the Wells Fargo Mutual Funds.
He loved golf and was an active member of Laurel Oak Country Club and Hinsdale Golf Club. He also enjoyed working with kids in the Church of the Palms tutoring program.
Mr. Brown is survived by his daughters Jean (Jeff) Gallagher, Lisa (Frank) Benages, and Nancy Brown. His memory is treasured by all, including his 5 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in his memory be made to Tidewell Hospice Foundation, or Evans Scholars Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
All who knew Bob will miss his “joie de vivre” and gentlemanly ways, and are thankful to have been a part of his life.
