Brett Langston

Brett (“Bertie”) Langston, age 66, passed away September 4, 2025. Brett attended Point Place Grade School, St Francis de Sales High School, and earned his degree in Business at the University of Toledo.

His work life included The Kroger Company and his dream job at the Toledo Fire Department, where he was employed for over 31 years.

Brett was an avid golfer, an all-sports enthusiast (especially his Ohio State Buckeyes), a car-guy, a huge fan of rock music, and was adept at fixing and organizing things. The Brett you might not know: Huge animal lover who cared for his hummingbirds, wrens and dogs as well as so many other creatures which gravitated to him that his family teasingly called him “St. Francis”. He also tended to his flowers and was known to attend plays/musicals occasionally (though he won’t admit that to his golf buddies!).

Brett thoroughly enjoyed his Firefighter brotherhood and working with the great men and women of the TFD. Most days, he was at Station 17 or “The Shop”. Brett loved his creative and unique sons and was a proud pappa.

He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Chuck; brother-in-law, Tom Brazzill; and in-laws, Ellie and Bud Brazzill. Brett is survived by his beloved mother Barbara Langston; son, Andrew (fiancé Danielle Portteus), son, Keith; and Brett’s wife of 39 years, Linda. He also leaves behind cousins and four sisters-in-law.

Visitation will be held at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with the Firefighter Last Alarm service beginning at 7:00 pm. The funeral Mass will be held at The Historic Church of Saint Patrick, 130 Avondale, Toledo, OH, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Burial is private.

Memorial contributions are suggested to either The Toledo Firefighters Museum, 918 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo, 43612, The Toledo Humane Society, 827 Illinois Ave, Maumee, OH, 43537, or The Historic Church of St Patrick, 130 Avondale Ave, Toledo, OH, 43604.