Raymond Gee, who grew up as Raymond "Rick" Brown, the son of Larry Brown, in Wapella has tragically died in Beason Illinois. As I recall my classmate and double desk partner in grade school, Ricky Brown, was a good natured, friendly and helpful Wildcat, who enjoyed a good laugh with the other members of the Class of 82. Always giving 110% in PE and Noontime Sports, Ricky was well liked for his Wildcat spirit and humor.
I did not keep contact with Ricky's after Wapella Junior High, but Ricky's obituary tells a fitting story:
"Gee, a talented carpenter who, after deciding to build a clubhouse for
a cousin, constructed a "miniature house on stilts" with working
windows and full-size door, and his wife Ruth were "the hardest workers
I've ever seen in my life," Johnson said"
RIP Rick Brown.
3 comments:
I was sad to hear about Rick's passing. Our mothers were classmates in Mt. Pulaski back in the 50's. Rick was the first to fashion a meal out of white bread, butter and black pepper. RIP Rick Brown.
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Didn't realize the connection with Larry (and Wapella) until I was alerted to it by my friend who is a nephew of Larry's. Jim said I probably met Rick when we were younger. Sad sad sad.
RIP Ricky - sad to hear this news.
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