Don Michael Brown, age 63, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, at his home near Hays, Kansas. He was born October 17, 1954 in Russell, Kansas, to Thomas Eugene “Gene” and Mary Lou (Sarver) Brown.

Don was a 1972 graduate of Plainville High School. He went on to serve our country in the United States Navy. On December 9, 1979, Don was united in marriage to Sharyl Gerber, in Plainville. He worked in his family’s oil business, and then became owner and operator of The Don Brown Company, an independent oil producer. In 2003, while living in Stockton, Don saw a community need for a good car wash. The result was “The Auto Wash”, which he was very proud of building. Most people who knew Don, know that he loved motorcycles. He was always up for a group ride to about anywhere. He loved the comradery that came with riding. He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and a life member of Harley Owners Group. He was also a member of the American Legion. Don was also known for keeping a perfectly manicured and maintained lawn and landscape. His spirit will live on in the lives of many. He will be missed.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou Brown of Plainville; his wife, Sharyl of the home; a daughter, Gina and husband Ben Errebo of Topeka; a son, Jeremiah of Plainville; six grandchildren, Bradey Chard of Kansas City, Kansas; Noah Chard of Topeka, Kansas; Devin Brown of Plainville; Elizabeth Brown and Emily Norton, both of Plainville, and Emma Errebo of Topeka; two sisters, Kathy and husband Bob Wise of Plainville, and Debra Brown of Topeka; and numerous nieces and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Tom, a nephew, Michael Dreiling, and a niece Jessica Brown.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Burial will be in the Plainville City Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation and viewing will be Wednesday evening, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Plainville.

Memorial contributions are suggested toHospice at HaysMed and Cancer Council of Ellis County. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.