Dr. Matthew Keith Brittain, 40, Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Matthew Keith Brittain, 40, unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.
He was born on June 27, 1981, in Huntingburg and spent his childhood on his family’s farm in Ferdinand. He attended the University of Southern Indiana, where he earned Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Chemistry. He was awarded a Doctorate in Toxicology from the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Matt married the love of his life, Nicole, in 2007, and together they welcomed two children, Ben in 2011, and Claire in 2013. They relocated to Nicole’s hometown of Columbus, Ohio in 2012, where Matt clung to his Hoosier roots in a sea of Buckeyes.
An Eagle Scout and avid outdoorsman, Matt enjoyed camping, woodworking, cooking, and serving others. When he wasn’t running his toxicology lab, he could be found coaching his son’s baseball team, directing traffic on Sundays in the church parking lot or fixing the roof at Agua Viva School in Chimaltenango, Guatemala. Most of all, though, he loved his family and was a wonderful father.
Matt is also survived by his parents, Dave and Becky (Begle) Brittain, Ferdinand; his brothers, Todd (Krystal) Brittain, Ferdinand and Josh (Courtney) Brittain, Loogootee; grandmother, Bernice Begle, Ferdinand; and nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service for Dr. Matthew Keith Brittain was held on Monday, June 6, at Schoedinger Northwest in Columbus, Ohio, followed by a graveside service at Clifton-Union Cemetery in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Agua Viva School (c/o Guatemala Children’s Mission) at https://www.aguavivaschool.org/donate/.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
My sympathy to the family ( friend and past coworker of his mother)
Thank you Susan
Dear Becky & family.Please accept my deepest sympathy at the sudden death of Matt. Matt, you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers & the prayers of our Sisters. Love & peace. Sister Anna Marie Brosmer
Thank you so much Sr. Anna Marie.
—Becky
So sorry for your loss Becky, will keep everyone in my prayers!
Marcia & Steve Brown
Thank you so much
Becky and family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I remember Matt as a young student at FES. Prayers for the family as you grieve this great loss.
Kathy James
Thank you so much Kathy.
I can hardly believe it! The last time I saw Matt he was carrying his Bible. Now he is at peace with the Good Shepherd and all the angels and saints. My prayers are with your entire family. Sr. Mary Louise U.
Thank you Sr. Mary Louise. I know in my heart he is in his eternal resting place with our Lord in heaven… but I am sure going to miss him.
My sincerest sympathy for your families.
Thank you Diane.
I am so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. I remember Matt in high school as always being kind and funny. He was so nice to everyone.I remember him being on the wrestling team. I also remember his glasses, and his awesome smile that he has always had. I knew Matt through my cousin nick durcholz. I graduated high school with Matt in the class of 2000 at forest park high school. I will be praying for Matt, for his wife, his kids, and for his whole family. May perpetual light shine upon you, Matt.
Thank you so much for sharing such beautiful memories of Matt. He grew into a wonderful family man also. He is missed. — Becky & Dave
Very sorry to hear this news. Enjoyed working with Matt at Battelle. Praying for your family during this time of loss.
Thank you so much.
Becky and Dave you have my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him from the office as such a nice young man.
Thank you Ruth.