Stephen Charles Brittan passed away January 3, 2026, at Highland Park Care Center after a lengthy illness. He was born December 11, 1946, in Holdredge, Nebraska to Charles H. Brittan and Jane (Mains) Brittan. He was the first of six children. Steve was a steadfast and loyal son, brother and uncle.
Steve graduated from St. Agnes Academy and Regis University. He received his master’s degree in mass communications from the University of Denver. His career included teaching high school English in Denver, telecommunications, in-house publishing for Ohio National Life Insurance Company in Cincinnati OH and editor of Catholic Teacher Magazine. In 1994 he returned home to Alliance to work in the family business (Brittan Insurance Agency) and to be near his parents as they aged.
Steve was a member of Holy Rosary Parish, Rotary Club of Alliance and served on the Alliance Planning Commission for many years. He was an avid reader of nonfiction and history and enjoyed visiting historical sites in Eastern Europe and Russia
He is survived by his brothers Tom (Ligia) Brittan, of Scottsbluff, Charles X (Carmenza) of Alliance, Jeff (Connie) Brittan of North Platte, Andrew Brittan of Estes Park Colorado and his brother-in-law Mario Serna of Houston Texas. Steve is also survived by his godchildren Ann Brittan Moeller of Papillion and Arlo Brittan of Alliance, 13 other nieces and nephews, and 16 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger sister Mary Helen Brittan Serna.
The family would like to thank the staff of Highland Park for the excellent care they took of Steve. And request that memorial be directed to Holy Rosary Parish or St. Agnes Academy Foundation in lieu of flowers.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.