Steven R. Brownlee 1986-2021

Born to Robert Brownlee and Kathryn Brownlee Klem on July 17, 1986, Steve grew up in Boardman. He graduated from Boardman High School in 2004, where he was active in the community as a member of the Civil Air Patrol and DeMolay.

Steve was an ambitious, hard working, avid learner with several bachelor degrees from Case Western Reserve University and graduate degrees from Youngstown State University and University of California-Irvine, including a masters of Finance, masters of Economics and Ph.D. ABD in Economics. He was a member and past president of the Alpha Nu Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha at Case. Steve called many places home, including Youngstown, Cleveland, Rochester, N.Y., Irvine, Calif., and finally Columbus. He worked at J.P. Morgan Chase as a vice president and Quantitative Modeling Lead.

Steve was a beloved son, loving uncle, and a steadfast friend. He watched every season of the Sopranos at least twice, went to countless rock concerts and symphonies, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing keyboard and guitar, and loved to share a cigar, whiskey, Italian food, and good stories with friends.

He is survived by his mother, Kathryn Klem of Boardman; sister, Kimberly Miller (Jonathan), and niece, Ivy, and nephew, Luke of Columbus. Also surviving are his grandad, Phil de Anguera of Woodcliff Lake, N.J.; aunts, Lynda Koons, Andrea Sinclair (Eric), and Beth Ann Rizzi (Steven); uncles, Phil de Anguera, Dave de Anguera and Doug Brownlee; and much loved cousins. He is also survived by his “adopted family,” Bill and Bonnie Small of Boardman, Andrew (Emily) Small of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Eric (Jess) Small of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Monica (Lance, and daughter, Lena) Hershberger of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and his best friend, Matt Nemero (son, Jaxon) of Williamsburg, Va.

Steve was preceded in death by his father, Robert Brownlee; his grandmothers, Arlene Brownlee and Audrey de Anguera; and grandfather, Jack Brownlee.

Friends and Family may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Higgins-Reardon Poland Chapel, 2726 Center Road, Poland, OH 44514.

Burial services will remain private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Columbus Symphony in memory of Steven R. Brownlee. Steve loved music and especially enjoyed attending performances of works by classical Russian composers. He was looking forward to attending performances this season.

Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and to donate to The Columbus Symphony in Steven’s memory.

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