Brian E. Collett

Brian Eugene Collett , age 56, of Wawaka, passed away as the result of complications following a bypass operation, on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 3:00 am, with his wife by his side. He was born on June 20, 1963 the son of Joseph and Norma (Kummer) Collett at Ball Hospital in Muncie, IN. On October 28, 1989, he married Tina Studebaker.

Prior to residing in Wawaka, he had lived in Fort Wayne, Elkhart and Goshen. Brian graduated from Wapahani High School in Muncie in 1981, and IVY Tech in 1985 with an associate’s degree in drafting. He had been a woodworker and warehouse manager. Brian was a member of New Life Apostolic Church in Kendallville and dearly loved his family and church. He also enjoyed wood burning, and cheering on the Denver Broncos.

He is survived by his wife, Tina (Studebaker) Collett ; son, Nathanael (Shelby) Collett ; daughter, Jazzmyn Collett ; mother, Norma (fiancé, Joe Bowser) Collett of Noblesville, IN; brothers, Steve (Sharon) Collett of Franklin, OH, and Greg (Judy) Collett of Middletown, IN; a sister, Gina (Dr. T. Brett) Mann of Auburn, IN; 3 nieces and 1 nephew; 2 great-nephews and 1 great-niece. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father.

The family will host memorial service in Brian’s honor at 1pm on June 20, 2020 at New Life Apostolic Church, 609 Patty Lane, Kendallville, IN. Pastor Austin Gilliland will officiate. Visitation will be held from 2-4 following the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to New Life Apostolic Church or The ARC of Noble County.