Donald Eugene Browning passed away on Sunday, August 28th, 2022, surrounded by family. He was 67 years old.

Don was born on February 4th, 1955 in St. Louis, MO, to Gerald and Alberta (Ederle) Browning. He married Nancy Ruske on November 30th, 1974. Don is survived by his wife, Nancy, his sons, Michael (Melissa) Browning, of Aurora, CO, and Christopher (Laura) Browning, of Mahomet, IL, his daughter, Jamie (Kacey) Browning of Cerro Gordo, IL, his brother, James Browning, his sister, Carol Allen, and six loving grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert Browning, and his sister, Florence Miller.

Don lived a life of service. He joined the Air Force after his graduation from Ritenour High School in St. Louis, MO. After serving his country, Don served his community as a Lieutenant for the Champaign Fire Department until his retirement in 2002. Don was also the Union President for IAFF Local 1260.

Following their retirement, Don and Nancy enjoyed nearly 10 years of traveling throughout North America in their RV, visiting 48 US states and 5 Canadian provinces before settling in Bushnell, Florida. Don was an avid golfer and die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed golfing with his wife, sons and many friends, and he loved attending baseball games with his daughter. He was a long-time member of Woodlawn Country Club and the American Legion.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Woodlawn Country Club in Farmer City, IL on Friday, September 23rd, 2022 from 4-8pm.

In lieu of flowers/plants, please send memorial donations to Local 1260: In memory of Donald Eugene Browning, 1601 Bentbrook Dr., Champaign, IL 61822. A donation box will also be available at the Celebration of Life at Woodlawn Country Club for a tree to be planted in memory of Don.

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