Ryan Kenneth Joseph Brown, 31 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his home. He was born January 18, 1982 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of George Brown and Julie (Ilmberger) Brown.

Ryan was a 2000 graduate of Fort Madison High School and was known by his friends as "P-nut." He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and member of The Moose. He enjoyed softball, frisbee golf, bowling, playing league pool, going out on the river boating and water skiing. He participated with the Man Country Sporting Events in Keokuk, Iowa. He always remembered family birthdays and enjoyed the family pets. One of his favorite days was St. Patrick's Day. He had a big heart and was especially close to his nieces and nephew. He never knew a stranger and enjoyed spending time with his buddies.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Julie and Stephen Long, of Fort Madison, Iowa; his father, George Brown, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; one brother, Kevin Long, of Fort Madison, Iowa; three sisters: Amanda Brown, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Michelle (husband Greg) McRoberts, of St. Charles, Missouri; and Nichole (husband Jess) Zinnert, of Keokuk, Iowa; grandparents: Celestine Ilmberger, of Fort Madison, Iowa and Sherrill and Larry Sallen, of Fort Madison, Iowa; great grandmother, Dorothy Rings, of Fort Madison, aunts, uncles, four nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Bernard Ilmberger and Laborn and Ruby Brown.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison, Iowa. A funeral service will follow and start at 5:00 pm Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison, Iowa, with Father Mark Spring officiating. Following the service his body will be cremated. A private family burial will be held at the Oakland Cemetery, Fort Madison at a later date. A memorial has been established, and contributions may be left at the Barr Memorial Chapel.