Robert (Bob) Brown Obituary (1942 - 2011)

BROWN, Robert Lee of Hillsboro Beach, Florida beloved father and grandfather, loving husband, caring brother, brilliant businessman, good friend, and great eagle, passed away September 8th following a lengthy illness. He was born February 24th, 1942 in Cincinnati Ohio, and raised in nearby Loveland. He attended Riverside military academy, University of North Carolina and served four years in the Navy. His life began when he married Suellen Weber in 1966 and had son Michael that same year. In 1971 he and his wife were blessed with their second son Kevin. He founded CBS Personnel Services (currently known as Staffmark ) in 1970 in Cincinnati and grew it to one of the largest staffing firms in the country. Bob Brown's philosophy was to "exceed expectations" and hire eagles. He was a wonderful employer who cared deeply for his employees; he always gave people a second chance, and he always gave generously of his time and resources. He saw the good in people. He was an avid boater, golfer, and poker player, who loved spending time with his 4 grandchildren: Ellen, Adam, Gracie, and Elliott. He is survived by his wife Suellen, 2 sons Mike and Kevin, and sisters Patricia Medert and Harriet Coffman. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center P.O Box 27106 NY, NY 10087-7105 in the name of Robert Lee Brown. There will be a memorial service celebrating his life on Friday September 23rd at the Schlientz and Moore Funeral Home, 820 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. Centerville , Ohio 45459. Family will be receiving friends from 3:00 to 4:00 with a service to start at 4 and a reception to follow.