Matthew E. J. Elliott
“Matt”
Found peace on Thursday, August 21, 2025, age 41. Loving husband of Colleen Nielsen, happily devoted to each other for 25 years. Brother of Tommy (Nina Zitzer) and Julie. Son of Chester “Robin” Jr. Preceded in death by his mother, Christine “Chris.” Beloved partner of Kristi Staab and substitute Dad to Victoria, Ruby, and Judah.
Senior Data Engineer for Northwestern Mutual and former Senior Systems Engineer for Kohl’s Corporate. Graduate of UW-Madison. Avid gamer and lover of books, especially the authors Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss. Enjoyed traveling and lived life to the fullest! Loved and loving friend to many. Without fanfare, never missed a chance to selflessly and enthusiastically help others, no matter how difficult the task. The world has lost a brilliant, wonderful, gorgeous, incredible human who made every space he was in much better.
Matt, you will live forever in our hearts.
“Journey before destination.”
Gathering will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 12:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Celebration of Life at 3:00 PM.
Matthew E. J. Elliott “Matt” Found peace on Thursday, August 21, 2025, age 41. Loving husband of Colleen Nielsen, happily devoted to each other for 25 years. Brother of Tommy (Nina Zitzer) and Julie. Son of Chester “Robin” Jr. Preceded in death by his mother, Christine “Chris.” Beloved partner of Kristi Staab and substitute DadContinue Reading
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