Brian A. Truitt

Brian lived life with an unrelenting passion. No matter where he was - traveling in Egypt, Italy, Peru, Iceland, or just relaxing at home - he spent every moment making memories, learning, laughing, and enjoying the company of loved ones. Brian had an undeterred energy and admirable work ethic, especially when helping family and friends. He loved challenging himself physically, including running the Columbus Marathon at age 50 and qualifying for the Boston Marathon, racing 3 duathlons with his daughter, and completing not one, but two 100-mile Pelotonia bike rides, the latter alongside his son. He enjoyed spending time at The Sanctuary, his treasured piece of the Kentucky Hidden Cove family property, which he was always working to improve. He worked just shy of 30 years at Big Lots, moving from conveyor mechanic to head of maintenance, and becoming a beloved member of the Big Lots family. His greatest pride was being father to his two children, who he never hesitated to brag about to everyone he met. Brian loved all that life had to offer, but nothing compared to the love he had for his wife of over 40 years, with whom he cherished every moment.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Karen (née Gerst); daughter, Lynn (Jason); son, Dan (Aimee); mother, Florene; 2nd mom and dad, Joan and John Moore; siblings Gary (Susan), David (Lorry), Dwight (Pam), Diane, Phillip (Tonya), Debbie Kilbarger (Mark), Cathy Moore, Jack Moore (Lei), Dan Moore (Tracy), Ann Alexander (John); mother-in-law, Theresa Gerst; sisters-in-law, Cheryl and Jill Gerst; brother-in-law, Ray Gerst; and all of the extended Truitt, Gerst, and Moore families.

Brian is preceded in death by his father, F.G.; father-in-law, Robert R. Gerst; and brother, John P. Moore.

A private Memorial Mass will be held for family members at St. Margaret of Cortona.

Memorial hours to celebrate Brian's life will be held at the Truitt home on Friday, April 16 from 4-8 p.m. with remarks from the family at 6 p.m. All who knew Brian and would like to join the celebration are welcome. The gathering will be held outdoors, rain or shine, with face masks suggested but optional. For those unable to attend, the remarks at 6 p.m. will be livestreamed via Zoom:

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor of Brian's dedication to cancer research by donating to his Pelotonia memorial page: