ST. JOHN — Brian Alan Brown passed away at his home in St. John, Kan., on Feb. 17, 2026. Brian was born on June 23, 1967, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Farren and Karen (Moser) Brown. 

Brian spent the majority of his life in St. John, having moved there in 1981. He graduated from St. John High School in 1986 and went on to attend Fort Hays State University before returning to Stafford County to establish a career. He worked for companies including Moody Implement, Great Bend Farm Implement, Bob’s Hauling, and Harter Automotive. In January 2021, Brian became the proud owner of Triplet Automotive, NAPA. In October of 1990, Brian married Kristene Crissman, and together they raised a family in St. John. They cherished the arrival of their son, Schuyler, in 1996, and later their triplet daughters, Katrena, Kourtney, and Kerisa, in 1999.  

Brian was known for his adventurous spirit, often seen flying in his paraplane in the skies above St. John and Stafford County. He had a longstanding passion for fast motorcycles and gun collecting, and most recently added skydiving to that list. Brian was also a creator at heart, utilizing his metal-working skills to build projects and explore new ways to express his passions.

Brian is survived by his wife, Kristene; his children, Schuyler Brown of Newton, Kan.; Katrena Brown of Valley Center, Kan.; Kourtney Brown of Plano, Texas; and Kerisa Brown of Colorado Springs, Colo. He is also survived by his brother, Darren Brown (Raedessa), of Okeechobee, Fla.; his mother, Karen Brown Soden, of St. John, Kan.; his brother-in-laws, Kirby Crissman (Leah) and Ken Crissman (Rhonda) of St. John, Kan.; sister-in-law, Marcia Crissman of St. John, Kan.; and his nieces and nephews, Kinser and Kayla Crissman, Erin van Niekerk (Jannie), and Farren Brown. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Farren Brown; step-father, James Soden; father-in-law, Sam Crissman; mother-in-law, Sharon Crissman; and brother-in-law, Kelly Crissman. 

Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28th, 2026, at Minnis Chapel, St. John, Kan. A private family inurnment will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery in St. John. Memorial contributions may be made to the City of St. John Fire Department, City of Stafford Fire Department, or Triplet Automotive to support the continued operation of a NAPA store in our community. Memorials may be sent in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 34, St. John, KS. 

Funeral arrangements provided by

Minnis Chapel

PO Box 34

St. John, KS 67576

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 21, 2026