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Private graveside services were held at Burkhart Cemetery, Fresno, Ohio. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Holmes County Dog Warden's Department and adoption center.
Donald was born January 3rd, 1950 in Canandaigua, New York and was the son of Walter and Eleanor (Purdy) Brown. On August 28th, 1987 he married Anne O'Reilly and she survives.
Donald received a Bachelor's in Equine Science from Meredith Manor. He taught at The Ohio State University, Ag Tech Institute for many years. He was a lifelong steward of the land and shared his knowledge freely.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Anne is his son, James Cody Brown of Fresno.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Beth Harper
July 1, 2025
Don was the first real cowboy I ever met, way back at ATI. I remember having fun and learning. He will be missed. I recall very good memories with him and Anne.
Nancy West
December 16, 2024
I went to ATI and one of my fondest memories was Don taking the judging team to UMASS for competition. On the way we stopped at his friends in Albany NY road horses all night. It was a fun trip. Don was a great person and my condolences go yo his family. I know he will be greatly missed. Nancy West
Karl Kanehl
November 19, 2024
I first met Don at ATI the fall of 78 and there wasn´t a week that went by in those 46 years that we didn´t talk about ideas we had bouncing them off each other or go on one of a thousand road trips across this country, mostly on gravel roads it seemed. He was a true blue friend and confidant and the knowledge he had related to horses and land management practices that he loved to share will be deeply missed. Rest in peace my friend, and give Blue Dog a scratch behind her ears for me.
John Michael O'Reilly R.M(ret), C.E.T.
November 18, 2024
I am Don's brother-in-law. I remember him as a happy man. He loved his wife, Anne, and son, Cody. He will be missed by all of us.
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Jeffrey Everhart
November 15, 2024
One of the best neighbors I've had. Good guy all around.
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