Warren C. Bown Obituary
We bid farewell to Warren C. Bown of Cedar Falls, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 12, 2025 at the age of 91. Warren touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Roger Bown and Idamaye Bown (Ingols); his son Timothy Bown; and his siblings, Eugene, Don, Richard Bown and Mary Ann Hempen.
He is survived by: his wife Violet "Vi" Bown; his children, Cathy Klein (Larry) and Daniel Bown (Michaelle); his grandchildren, Matthew Klein (Carrie Iverson), Maggie Klein, Emily Klein, Cory Bown (Desi), Sam Bown (Nicole) and Lauren Bown (Seth Diehl); and his brothers, Jerry and Robert Bown. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 17th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. John Lutheran Church (715 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Lincoln Cemetery (8421 W Eagle Rd, Hudson, IA 50643).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church (https://www.stjohncf.org).