Earl "Ed" Brown of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Monday evening, January 29, 2024 at his residence. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at the funeral home, with Celebrant Deb Miller officiating. Earl will be laid to rest at Riverview Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.