Brent L. Doctor

Brent L. Doctor, age 44, passed away November 12, 2022 after a hard fight with diabetes and end stage renal failure. He was born August 20, 1978 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was blessed to be raised by his loving parents DeWayne and Judy (Selking) Doctor. His proudest accomplishment was being a father to his “Little Heartbeat” Cora. He found love with Sarah and they married in May of 2010. He was a doting Dobie Daddy to his “forever big dude super best bubby” Malik, “sweet baby” Aayla May, and “sweet girl” Mara Jade.

He was the life of the party with his sarcastic persona. He had a wealth of knowledge and there was nothing he didn’t know…ACTUALLY. His love of Star Wars led him to join the 501st Northern Darkness Garrison, where he met many friends who became family. He had a love of Mustangs, riding motorcycles, going fast, all things Lego, Yankees baseball, and was an avid supporter of our Military. Go Army!

He is survived by his wife, Sarah; daughter, Cora (Takoda Kissinger) Doctor; dad, DeWayne Doctor; biological mother, Kim (Terry) McConnell; biological father, Jeff (Carolyn) Perna; In-laws, Ken & Kathy Boeslund; sisters, Krista (Mike) Esslinger, Jennifer McConnell, and Amie Perna; sister-in-law, CJ Boeslund; brothers, John McConnell, Jason (Nikkole) McConnell, and Nick Perna; “brothers from another mother” Adam (Jennifer) Shumaker, and Ryan (Erin) McDowell; goddaughter, Kaitlyn (Katie Bug) McDowell; & many nieces and nephews.

Brent is preceded in death by his mom Judy Doctor; grandparents, Hazel & Raymond Doctor, and Esther & Edward Selking.

Funeral services for Brent will be held Friday, November 18, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest, 9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne, Indiana with Rev. Dr. Ben Haupt officiating.

Friends and family will be received from 2-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest and also from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Friday prior to the service.

Preferred memorials can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Indiana Donor Network and Wounded Warrior Project.

Arrangements are by the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville.