James R. "Bob" Brown

James R. “Bob” Brown, 94, of Fargo passed away May 1, 2023 at Sanford Health Hospital.

Bob was born in Roberts, Wisconsin to Fred and Helen Brown on November 28, 1928. He attended a rural one room school and completed the rest of his years of school in Roberts. Bob then moved to Fargo, ND to work at First National Bank and Trust Company (now Wells Fargo Bank). After a couple of years, he went to work in the branch office of M & H Gasoline Company and when that office closed, he was transferred to the main office in St. Paul, MN. While at M & H, he was drafted into the army for two years and served time in Korea. He returned to M & H after being honorably discharged and in September of 1954 he enrolled in a two year accounting course in Seattle, WA. Upon completion of the course, he started working for Amoco Oil Company in Minneapolis and stayed with Amoco for 30 years before retiring in March of 1986.

On September 7, 1959, he married Josephine Marthe of Esmond, ND at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo, ND. While with Amoco, they lived in Minneapolis, MN, Atlanta, GA, and Lenexa, KS. Josephine passed away in 1985. Bob moved to Fargo and later West Fargo in 1993. In 2019, he sold his home in West Fargo and moved to Independent Living at Touchmark Retirement Homes, Fargo.

In his retirement, Bob enjoyed traveling accompanied many times by his sister and brother. He visited all 50 states and several foreign countries in his lifetime. Bob volunteered at Emergency Food Pantry, Salvation Army, and his church, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Bob had a deep faith in God. He was always positive and supportive of his family and those around him. He lived a life of purpose, joy, and kindness.

Bob is survived by his sister, Donna Newcomb of Iowa Falls, Iowa; brother, John Brown of Marion, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews all of whom he loved dearly and appreciated the kindness they showed towards him.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and sister Jean Lyons.

Bob’s family would like to acknowledge and express thanks for the care and concern received from the healthcare providers and his niece, Bonnie during this challenging time.