It is with profound sadness that the Browne, Karnga, Diggs, and Paasewe families announce the death of their 28 year-old son and nephew Gerald Opilo Browne of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. This sad and tragic event occurred on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Milwaukee at about 5:00pm CST when he was involved in a motorcycle accident. Opilo, as he was affectionately called by his family, was a very loving, affectionate, caring, jovial, respectful, and hard-working young man full of contagious smiles and a distinct laughter. He will be truly missed!
He is survived by his parents George & Lydia Browne of Milwaukee, J. Opilo Karnga of Liberia, his siblings George (EB), Dillard and Nuo Browne of the USA, and Kange Joyce Karnga of Liberia along with a host of relatives including uncles, aunties, cousins, and friends.
Family Tribute Website for more details: https://geraldopilobrowne.com
Due to state and local COVID restrictions, attendance at each venue may be limited. We welcome and encourage all mourners wishing to pay their respects to participate in staggered increments at the venues. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding. Please note that masks/facial coverings will be required at each event.
Wake-Keeping/Visitation & Tributes
Friday, April 23, 2021
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Northwest Funeral Chapel
6630 W Hampton Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53218
Visitation Only
Saturday, April 24, 2021
9:00am – 10:00am
Northwest Baptist Church
4373 N 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Funeral Service
Saturday, April 24, 2021
10:00am – 12:00pm
Northwest Baptist Church
4373 N 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Internment
Saturday, April 24, 2021
1:00pm
Pinelawn Memorial Park
10700 W Capitol Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Contribution Methods
Zelle: 4145534736 or gdbrowne@dibrosoft.com
CashApp: $GeorgeAndLydiaBrowne
Venmo: @GeorgeAndLydia-Browne
Mail: George & Lydia Browne
3220 N 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Family Contacts:
George Browne – (414) 553-4736
Lydia Browne – (414) 514-5371
Min. Dr. Dahlene Browne Paasewe – (414) 587-6003
Rev. Dr. G. Boakai Paasewe – (414) 552-6734
J. Opilo Karnga – +231-88-651-1890
Ellenor Diggs – +231-77-610-3079
Louise Diggs – +231-88-655-3937
Association of Liberians in Milwaukee Contacts
Musa Konneh – (414) 975-6918
Joemah Flumo – (414) 595-7079
Joshua Marshall – (571) 477-9761
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