Bret Masters Obituary
Bret A. Masters, age 61, a resident of Portland, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Bret was born on October 31, 1963, in Michigan, the son of Richard and Mildred “Millie” (Leffingwell) Masters. He graduated from Jay County High School in 1982 and worked for many years at Red Gold in Geneva, FCC in Berne, W&M Manufacturing in Portland and Joyce Dayton in Portland. He married Shirley Middaugh on November 19, 2005.
Survivors include:
His wife: Shirley Masters – Portland, Indiana
Children: Carl Masters (wife Fona) – Bryant, Indiana
Kristy Twibell (husband Lynn) – Montpelier, Indiana
Nyoka Bowling (husband Greg) – Bargersville, Indiana
Monica Manley (husband Marvin) – Bluffton, Indiana
Brother: Mark Masters – Bryant, Indiana
Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Brett Michelle Eicks and Megan Masters-Grayson.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Charles Myers will officiate and burial will follow at Limberlost Cemetery, east of Bryant.
Memorials may be directed towards Jay County Humane Society.
208 N Commerce St, Portland, IN 47371
People and places connected with Bret
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Bret Masters
Make a Donation
in Bret Masters's name
How to support Bret's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Bret Masters's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
