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1953
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Brian Mattern Obituary
Brian Jerome Mattern September 26,1953 – June 1, 2025
Brian was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He had a kind heart, a hard work ethic and quick wit sense of humor. Whether he was hunting, fishing, spending time with his kids/grandkids, at the ice hockey rink, football or baseball field, ready to cheer in a ball cap & smile. As he retired, he was a fan of spending time with family & friends and going to Tiger games, Red Wing games or the casino.
In 2013, a diagnosis of leukemia began his battle to beat cancer. Brian successfully overcame 2 events of leukemia and 2 stem cell transplants. 2 years ago, Brian sustained a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis with liver cancer where he fought until his last breath. When Brian passed away the morning of 6/1/2025, he was surrounded in the love of his wife and two children.
Brian leaves behind his wife of 49 years, Lois, daughter Michele (Greg) and son Mike. He also had 3 beautiful grandkids, Chris, Katie & Drew. His parents, Don and Mary Mattern, deceased, who created a family of love and laughter. Brian leaves his siblings, Debbie (Juris), Mark (Karen), Karen (Mark), Wayne (Deb) and Matt (Cheryl). He joins his parents and brother Scott and nephew Kyle in heaven.
Brian is survived by many nieces and nephews, and many loving relatives, friends and co-workers. A special thank you to Brian’s “Be the Match” donor Larry, and a second anonymous donor who gave us 12 additional years with Brian. A special thank you to the amazing oncology team at Henry Ford Health who were with Brian every step of his cancer journey.
Brian will be missed greatly; he was loved by so many but is now at peace and without pain or sickness.
In lieu of flowers the Mattern family kindly asks for donations in Brian’s honor to “Be the Match” or Hospice of Michigan.
Memories and Condolences
for Brian Mattern
Louise Martin
June 12, 2025
Dear Wayne:
As the months and years pass, may you find peace in the beautiful memories you created together as the Mattern family. With our deepest sympathy.
Louise & Ron Martin
Michael BUDA
June 5, 2025
A Great Friend & Neighbor
Hal and Laura Empson
June 4, 2025
Peace be with you all. Brian will be missed. I have fond memories of Brian and Uncle Tim hanging out together (and laughing loudly) at family gatherings!
Paul Dowell
June 2, 2025
Lois, Mike and Michele and all of the Mattern family. My deepest thoughts and prayers for all of you. I’ve known Brian for most of my life and he as always treated me as family. Brian had a great sense of humor with the biggest and kindness heart. He always made me feel like family with his big smile and quick wit. He will be greatly missed Heaven is getting one of our best. I am truly sorry I won’t be able to attend his funeral. Lori and I are down in Florida on vacation. My prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.
Paul & Lori Dowell
(Rodney)
Barb Stayer
June 2, 2025
Dear Lois & Family ~ Sending caring thoughts and prayers for you and your family for the loss of your dear husband and father. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Barbara & John Stayer
Michele Martin
June 2, 2025
We miss you already Pappy.
MARK ( Sparky Joe ) VENCELOV
June 2, 2025
I loved you brother Bri.
Janice Linderman
June 2, 2025
My sincerest condolences to the Mattern Family. Brian fought fiercely with a quiet dignity. His love for his family was apparent, as was their love for him. The world lost a beautiful soul.
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