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Marty Brittain

Marty Robbin Brittain, 53 of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Pacific Junction, Iowa entered into rest on October 13, 2017 in Omaha. He was born on November 28, 1963 in Hamburg, Iowa to Lester Dean and June Gwendolyn (Campbell) Brittain.

Marty graduated from Glenwood High School in 1982. He faithfully served his country in the United States Marine Corp. from 1983-1987 where he was stationed in North Carolina. He enjoyed military life and serving his country. He was a talented artist and enjoyed singing while he played his guitar. Marty loved tinkering with mechanics and even built himself a motorized bicycle. He worked for the V.A. Hospital as a Medical Support Assistant where he completed admissions and discharges, entered doctor’s orders and worked with patient charts. During his time there, he volunteered his time and developed a data program specifically for homeless veterans. His greatest passion was spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.

Preceding Marty in passing were his parents, sister, Laura Jones and Uncle Walter Brittain. Survivors include his daughters, Leslie Blezek (fianc̩, William Stewart) & children, Madalynn and Corvin of Glenwood, Iowa; Ashley (Donnie) Kenkel and children, Brooklynn, Brayden and Brock of Portsmouth, Iowa; siblings, Michelle (Jeff) Childs of Randolph, Iowa; brother-in-law, Kelly Jones of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Rusty Brittain of Omaha, Nebraska; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Interment will be held in the Waubonsie Cemetery rural Glenwood.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Visitation:Friday, October 20, 2017
6:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Saturday, October 21, 2017
10:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534

6 Condolences

  • Eldon Prax Posted October 14, 2017 12:00 am

    Prayers for comfort to Marty’s family. I will see you on the other side brother.

  • Betty Jo Prax Posted October 14, 2017 12:00 am

    Prayers to Marty’s family. My heart aches for you all. May the memories of happy times help you through this terrible time

  • George O Allen Posted October 15, 2017 12:00 am

    My heart and my prayers go out to you. Marty was a kind and loving man taken too soon. He made us laugh, bent over backwards to help when asked and served his country in the best Marine tradition. I am honored to have been his friend.

  • todd fryzek Posted October 18, 2017 12:00 am

    My condolances to Marty’s family. My prayers are with you.

  • Susan Reed Posted October 19, 2017 12:00 am

    Marty was a very talented and loved musician and he so enjoyed making others smile. His music soothed many souls. My condolences to all of you; until we meet again at Jesus’ feet.

  • William Brittain Posted October 21, 2017 12:00 am

    Holding onto the happy memories shared with our loved ones, is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, as they continue living through us. The world lost a great person and he will be missed, but not forgotten. Please accept our condolences.

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