Philip T Brown

Brown, Philip T. Age 100, of Hastings, Mn Born September 9, 1920 Passed away on January 3, 2021. Born to Theodore and Margaret Brown of Vermillion, MN. Phil was an expert auto mechanic who was employed by several auto dealerships in the Hastings area until opening his own head rebuilding and auto repair business. After retirement he became an avid model engine builder and miniature machinery enthusiast. He enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and a good laugh in his spare time. He is well known for his love of his pet dogs who kept him company for many years. Philip was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Margaret (Marvin) Stokke, Gertrude (Earl) Pechacek, and Claudia (Albert) Kavitz and his son, Thomas Jacob. He is survived by his son, Theodore (Sue) of Hastings; grandchildren, Sonja (Gerald) Hanggi of Lino Lakes, MN, Christopher (Melissa) Brown of Hastings, and Kerry (Randy) Pottinger of Hastings, MN; nephews, James (Marlene) Cysiewski of Vermillion, MN, Donald (Vernelle) Cysiewski of Hastings, and niece, Carol Bendix of Hudson, WI. He is also blessed with 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. His memorial service will be private for immediate family at the Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings, MN. Cremation burial will be private in Vermillion, MN at a later date.