Brian Lauterbach

Brian Lauterbach

Chicago - Brian Lauterbach died unexpectedly at his home on February 1st in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 45.

Brian was born on September 7, 1975 in Neenah. He attended Neenah High School until graduation, enjoying membership in the "Vintage Swing Choir" and continued his education at UW - Eau Claire until 2000 with his major being Political Science.

Brian was active in the Boy Scouts and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in February 1990 at the age of 14. He spent two of his high school summers as a leader working at Boy Scout camps assisting and teaching the weekly attendees.

A successful entrepreneur in the non-profit fundraising areas, he was the founder of DonorPath, and a former Network for Good executive, and his current position at Children First Fund, the small nonprofits trying to change the world. He quite literally spent his entire adult life working with and for these organizations. More than anything, Brian will be remembered for the sincere passion he had for the customers these non-profits companies served.

Brian was a larger-than-life personality with a great sense of humor, a creative mind, and an amazing ability to get things done. He was a driven man with a big heart, a passion for the nonprofit sector, and a loyal mentor to those who had the privilege of working with him.

Brian is survived by his Father, Wayne Lauterbach of Neenah, stepmother Sue Lauterbach, and his Aunt, Jean Koller (Jeff), his Mother's twin sister of Black Creek, and close friend Christian Altman of Chicago.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Judy Lauterbach-Muggenthaler of Appleton, Wisconsin.

A celebration of Brian's life will be held later. More information for this memorial will be available from the family later in the spring.