Renate M. Brown, 86, a resident of Keystone Villa- Douglassville, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Keystone Villa. She was the wife of the late Leroy J. Brown, Jr., died December 25, 1985.

Born in Duisburg, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Nikolaus and Margarete Zirbes. She worked as a deli manager at Redner's Warehouse Markets, Leesport for 30 + years until retirement. She was a member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg. She always enjoyed gardening, reading, and traveling. Her number one priority in life was her family and her grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons: Kevin J. Brown, Millersburg, and Gary N. Brown, Shoemakersville; two daughters: Denise M. (Brown) Green, wife of Jeffrey J. Rubright, Wyomissing, and Janine R. Brown, Frisco, TX; and three grandchildren: Nicole Green, Hayley Green, and Carson Brown. She is also survived by three sisters: Irmgard (Zirbes) Driske, Marlene (Zirbes) Koeppen, and Gitta (Zirbes) Biesemann; all of Duisburg, Germany. She was predeceased by a daughter: Petra E. Brown, died December 25, 1988; and a sister: Trudi Van Bonn.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00 am from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th Street Hamburg (off street parking in rear). Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hamburg. A viewing will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 am in the funeral home.

For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com