Brent David Martin

Brent David Martin, age 54, of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2025 at The Springs of Lafayette. He was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana on April 6, 1971. Brent is the son of Richard Martin, who preceded him in death, and Marsha Martin.

Brent married the love of his life, Mariah Martin, on March 23, 2013. He was a devoted husband and a proud father to his two sons, Alex Kauffman (fiancé Juliet Smith) and Evan Martin.

Brent earned his bachelors in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University & a bachelors in Elementary Education from Indiana University. He then went on to get his masters from Walden University in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. He was a dedicated educator at Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate School, where he taught 5th and 6th grade Excel math and science. His passion for teaching extended far beyond the classroom, as he was deeply committed to mentoring and supporting youth through athletics and leadership.

Brent was a faithful member of Faith Ministries East. He also served the community as President of Lafayette Youth Baseball and was an assistant high school baseball coach at Lafayette Jefferson High School and Central Catholic High School. His impact on young athletes and students will be remembered by the many lives he influenced.

He is survived by his wife, Mariah Martin; his children, Alex Kauffman and Evan Martin; his mother, Marsha Martin; his sister, Amber Williams (James) of Fishers, Indiana; his mother-in-law, Roseanna Raymer (Tim) of Flora; his brother-in-law, John Kauffman (Melissa) of Brookston; his nieces, Hayley Kauffman and Greenlee Williams; his nephew, Jaydon Kauffman; his uncle, Larry Martin (Shirley) of Terre Haute; his uncle, Larry White (Brenda) of Canal Fulton, Ohio; his uncle, Gary Martin (Pam) of California; as well as many cousins and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Martin, and his aunt, Denise Bledsoe.

Brent was a diehard Bruce Springsteen fan and proudly referred to himself as a “Springnut.” Family members fondly recall his determination to seek out places Bruce Springsteen had once visited, simply to stand where his musical hero once stood. He was also a devoted fan of Indiana University athletics and the Chicago Cubs, often seen wearing his favorite Cubs hoodie—an unmistakable part of his everyday style.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 3-6 PM at Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home. The following day, visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM at Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Meadow View Cemetery in Lafayette. If friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Lafayette Youth Baseball- PO Box 521 Lafayette, IN 47902.

Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home will be caring for the Martin family. Please leave memories and condolences at hahngroeberfuneralhome.com.