Dr. Joseph J Browne

Dr. Joseph J. Browne, age 84 of Upper Sandusky, OH died at Wyandot Memorial Hospital on Saturday Oct. 11, 2014 at 11:49am. He was born on Oct. 2, 1930 in Sandusky, OH the son of Edward and Anna (Ehrnsberger) Browne. Dr. Browne married Freda Morehart on June 13, 1953 and she survives in Upper Sandusky. Dr. Browne is survived by a son David (Maria) Browne, Upper Sandusky, 3 daughters Christine Reichgott (Roger Heider), Bowling Green, Catherine Browne (Christopher Gamber), Upper Sandusky, Carolyn (Joseph) Eippert, Heath, OH, 8 grandchildren Anita (Matt) Patchett, Matthew Gamber, Nicholas Eippert, Anna Reichgott, Eric Reichgott, John Reichgott, Ethan Browne, Lauren Browne, 2 great grandchildren Seth and Benjamin Patchett, a sister Virginia Nugent, Sandusky, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers Edward, Eugene, Charles, Richard and sister Antoinette Turinsky. Dr. Browne attended St. Mary's High School, class of 1948, in Sandusky. After graduation, he worked for Lyman Boat Works before entering The University of Dayton, graduating in 1953. He taught Biology there for a year before continuing his education at The Ohio State University Medical School. After his internship and residency at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, he joined the practice of Drs. Herschel A. Rhodes and KK Solacoff in 1960. He pioneered the use of obstetrical ultrasound and the inclusion of fathers in the delivery room in this area. Dr. Browne celebrated each new life of the 2, 196 babies he delivered through 1997; returning to family practice until his retirement in 2005. His medical practice partners and office staff have maintained lifelong and cherished friendships. Most important to him were his love of God, family and friends and the practice of medicine. Dr. Browne was a member of Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church where he was very active in many capacities and served as one of the first lay Eucharistic ministers. He enjoyed family vacations, traveling extensively throughout the United States, and their summers at Lake Erie were especially treasured. He was a self-taught pianist and enjoyed woodworking; making gifts for family and friends. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday Oct. 15, 2014 at 10:30am in Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church with J.R Hadnagy O.F.M. Conv. officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery Upper Sandusky. Family will receive friends on Tuesday Oct. 14, 2014 from 4-8pm at Bringman Clark Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Transfiguration of the Lord Catholic Church, Wyandot Memorial OB Department or to a charity of the donor's choice in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to view the Life Tribute DVD, send a condolence or share a memory.

Dr. Joseph J Browne

October 2, 1930 - October 11, 2014