Robert L. Brown

A gathering to celebrate the life of Robert L. Brown, 65, of Mentor, will be held from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mr. Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born July 12, 1960 in Euclid, he was a lifelong Lake County resident, having been raised in Willowick and moving to Mentor 33 years ago.

He was a graduate of Eastlake North High School, class of 1978, where he played the sousaphone in the marching band, and where he also met Susan, who would become his wife of 46 years.

He enjoyed target shooting, fishing, and playing the guitar. He had a curious mind and enjoyed learning for the sake of learning. He could fix anything that could be fixed (never mind the result may have ended up looking Frankenstein-y).

Mr. Brown was employed as engineer with Röchling Glastic in Cleveland, for 25 years.

Survivors are his wife, Susan M. (Hanzlik) Brown; he is also the proud father of three sons, Dr. Nicholas, Cameron (Alicia Buchan), and Dr. Mitchell Brown; dear brother of Kimberlee Brown and Michelle (Adam) Wallace; brother-in-law, Richard (Leigh Ann) Hanzlik; sisters-in-law, Sharon Hanzlik, and Sandra Hanzlik (David Regueiro) and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Delmont and Gwendolyn (Long) Brown.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106.