Robert E. Brittain
1945 ~ 2010
Robert E. Brittain, 64, of Columbia City passed away at 3:44 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his residence. Born on September 27, 1945, in Columbia City, he was the son of Ernest and Velma E. (Paulus) Brittain.
He has spent his entire lifetime in the Columbia City area graduating from Columbia City High School with the Class of 1964. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Indiana University with the Class of 1968 and a Masters Degree from Indiana University in 1971.
Mr. Brittain has spent his career teaching English and as a Speech and Debate coach at Columbia City High School since 1968, retiring in 2004; however, he continued a very close professional relationship with the high school, fellow teachers and his beloved students.
Mr. Brittain's memberships included, Blue River Community Church, where he faithfully served on the Board of Elders at the church, National Council of Teachers of English, Past President of Columbia City Kiwanis Club, a member of local, state and national Teachers Association and Indiana University Alumni, National Forensic League both the State and National Chapters, Peabody Library Board of Directors, Whitley County Literacy Council Board of Directors, Bowen Center for Human Services Board of Directors, Columbia City High School Alumni Association Board President and others too numerous to mention over the years.
Survivors include his brother, Richard D. (Anna) Brittain of Powell, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents and an aunt, Edna Vance.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the funeral home with Pastor Brett Sauders of the Blue River Community Church officiating.
Mr. Brittain will be sadly laid to rest beside his beloved parents at Blue River Cemetery, Columbia City.
At the request of the family and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Brittain to Blue River Community Church, Whitley County Community Foundation, Columbia City High School Speech and Debate Department or the Columbia City High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. (Send to Whitley County Community Foundation; click here for instructions on how to make donations)
Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book. Additionally, several pages have been created on Facebook and can be accessed by clicking here  (http://www.facebook.com/pages/IN-LOVING-MEMORY-OF-BOB-BRITTAIN/103968289647158?ref=ts)
Above L-R:Â Caitlyn Harris & Bryce Shepherd, CCHS 2016
Above L-R:Â Miranda Eber & Taylor Duncan, CCHS 2016
Above L-R:Â Matt Benedict, Cameron Slavich, Luke Schrader, Drew Lamle & Ryan Mosher, CCHS 2016
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To All CCHS Graduates:
This letter is to explain the $50,000 Founders Fund Program. The goal is for the CCHS classes from 1940-2010 to raise at least $50,000 for the Founders Fund for CCHSAA scholarships. Each class is hoping to raise at least $1,000 by donating $5-$100 per classmate.
The money for the CCHSAA scholarships will be invested by the Whitley County Community Foundation (WCCF), and only the interest or earnings is awarded for the endowment scholarship. This endowment fundraiser will run until the goal is reached.
Your contribution is tax deductible via a 501(c)3 program by the Whitley County Community Foundation. Financial statements of the CCHSAA are always open for viewing at WCCF. If you would like to contribute, please send your check payable to:
CCHSAA c/o WCCF
1171 E Woods Way
Columbia City, IN 46725
Write on the memo line: "Founders Fund" & Your Graduation Year. Cash also accepted!
Remember, your contribution says more than a donation-it says "SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FUTURE CCHS GRADUATES". You will receive a thank you from CCHSAA and WCCF for your tax records.
You can contact your Class Coordinator or Vanessa Bills at Whitley County Community Foundation.
Sincerely,
Andrew Thompson,
President CCHSAA
~ Tradition Never Graduates ~
You are cordially invited to
Whitley County, Indiana
"Social Luncheon"
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All Citizens of Whitley County
invited to a
FLORIDA LUNCHEON SOCIAL
MARCH 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM -TUESDAY
HOMER's ORIGINAL SMORGASBORD
1000 Sebring Square – SE Corner US 27 & Sebring Pkway.
SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870
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A casual social gathering for you to enjoy with  family, friends, classmates & alumni of
WHITLEY COUNTY, INDIANA
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No reservations needed. Pay $9.00/$9.50 pp + tax at the door
Google for detailed directions - Homer's 863-386-1440 in FL
This Year's Host & Hostess are:
To be announced.
Above left to right first row: Scholarship winners Bridget Hinen, Macenzie Lane, Katie Weigel, Natalie Roberts and Taylor Daniel. Back row : Andrew Thompson, President CCHS Alumni Association and Chris Bechtold.
Columbia City High School Alumni Association (CCHSAA) awarded Bob Brittain Memorial scholarships to five CCHS graduating seniors at the Honor Convocation held at CCHS May 11, 2016. Andrew Thompson and Chris Bechtold represented CCHSAA at the convocation.
The five scholarships were valued at $500.00 each and were awarded to Taylor Daniel, Macenzie Lane, Katie Weigel, Natalie Roberts and Bridget Hinen
Kristin Rentschler, Rachelle Patrick, Chris Bechtold and Andrew Thompson were on the selection committee. CCHSAA congratulates the recipients and wishes them well in their future endeavors.
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