Ricky W. Brown, age 70, of Sioux City, Iowa (formerly of Anthon, Iowa) passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Careage Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Cherokee, Iowa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Anthon Community Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa. Pastor Karen Handke will officiate. Committal services will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery of Anthon, Iowa.
A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Anthon Community Methodist Church of Anthon, Iowa.
The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com
Ricky Wayne Brown, son of Harold R. and Joyce M. (Lafreniere) Brown, was born on June 10, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa. As an infant, he lived in Anthon, Iowa, for a few years before his family relocated to California to be nearer to his mother’s family. It was there that Ricky grew up and attended school.
After high school, Ricky began his career as a welder and fabricator at an ornamental ironworks company in California. In his twenties, he returned to Iowa, living briefly in Anthon before settling in Sioux City. Over the years, Ricky held a variety of jobs—he worked as a farmhand for Mick Drea Farms, as a carpenter alongside two of his uncles, and as a semi-truck driver for North American Van Lines. He also spent time with several contractors and construction companies. Most recently, Ricky served as a maintenance manager for a hotel chain, a role he proudly held for several years.
Ricky was blessed to be the father of two children, Krista and Ryan. In his free time, he enjoyed remodeling projects, boating, fishing, and hunting. He also loved playing pool—a pastime he picked up in childhood when his family kept a pool table in their garage. Ricky will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his children Krista (Shane Shearer) Peterson and Ryan (Melissa) Brown both of Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren: Lonale (Brock), Blake (Breckyn), Jaelyn, Braelee, Oakley, Bentley, Brady, Jolissa, Lexi, Cody, and Janessa; great-granddaughter Blakelyn; siblings Doug (Tina) Brown of Lake, MI, Steve Brown of Anthon, IA, Kelly (Dani) Brown of Escondido, CA, Darlis (Gary) Bailey of Springfield, MO, and Cheryle Brown of Escondido, CA; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Joyce Brown; paternal and maternal grandparents; brothers Dennis Brown and Ronald Brown; sisters-in-law Carol Brown and Juanita Brown; along with extended family members.
Previous Events
Visitation
14
Nov
401 E Bridge Street
Anthon, IA 51004
One-Hour Prior to the Service
Memorial Service
14
Nov
401 E Bridge Street
Anthon, IA 51004
Cemetery Details
Location
Anthon, IA 51004
