Brett Voss

1976 - 2025

Although the world became a little less bright, Brett found his heavenly dwelling with Jesus on October 24, 2025. Brett was born on February 2, 1976, in Oshkosh, WI, to Larry and Trina Voss. He attended Grace Lutheran School Oshkosh, WI and graduated from Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond du Lac, WI in 1994. Brett found a love for cooking through his work experiences in high school at several restaurants which sparked his desire to attend and graduate from Pittsburg Culinary Arts College in Pittsburg, PA. Known for his infectious smile and unwavering kindness, Brett always put others before himself. His warmth was astonishing and will be greatly missed.

Brett loved cooking, music, hunting, fishing, his dogs and his people. He lived a lot of lives inside one. He traveled the country cooking but found his way back to Wisconsin where he worked the line until the wear and tear that claims so many chefs caught up to him. Instead of wallowing, he pivoted. Whatever came his way, he found a way through. And even when he wasn't getting paid to cook, he cooked! As a proud Freemason, he organized "A Helping of Hope," a 5-course dinner with all proceeds going to King Veteran's Home in Waupaca, WI for the past 2 years.

He left us way too soon, but that was Brett – he never waited around. He just lived, pivoted, pushed forward through whatever came at him - both the things' people saw and the things they didn't.

Brett leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Kelly (Kinderman) Voss; father, Larry Voss; sister, Tiffany (Jason) Vollrath and their children, Andrew, Taylor, and Anthony; father and mother-in-law, Craig and Bickey Kinderman; brother-in-law, Kevin (Jennifer) Kinderman and their children Charlotte and Ava; brother-in-law, Kyle (Becca) Kinderman and their children Jack and Olive; as wells as uncles, aunts, cousins and his newly rescued dog, Sasha Lee.

Brett was reunited in Heaven with his momma, Trina Voss; 3 angel babies; and his soul dog, Leelee Pup.

There will be a visitation at the Oshkosh Masonic Temple (204 Washington Ave Oshkosh, WI) on Saturday, November 8 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm with a Masonic Funeral to follow.

To honor Brett's legacy and in lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks to consider a donation to help with the unexpected funeral expenses. Donations can be made via Venmo to his wife, @kellyvoss76, or to their GoFundMe page: Kelly.Brett Voss GoFundMe

Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous perish,
and no one takes it to heart;
the devout are taken away,
and no one understands
that the righteous are taken away
to be spared from evil.
2 Those who walk uprightly
enter into peace;
they find rest as they lie in death.

Ecclesiastes 12:7 And the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

"Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's ok. The journey changes you. It should change you. It leaves a mark on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and in your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind." Anthony Bourdain.


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