Brooke Jessica Rittenhouse Martinez was born on June 16, 1975 in Omaha, Nebraska to Gary and Suzanne (Stenglein) Rittenhouse. She grew up in the Waterloo/Valley area where she attended District #15 Country School and graduated from Valley High School in 1993. Brooke graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. As a young girl, she enjoyed sports, books and playing at the farm with the kittens. In High School, Brooke was involved in Student Council and Honor Society.

Brooke married John Martinez, Jr. on September 4, 2004 at the United Faith Community Church in Valley, Nebraska and they have made their home in the Denver, Colorado area.

Brooke worked at Roma’s as a server while she was in college and served as Vice-President of 1st National Bank of Colorado after her graduation. She enjoyed listening to music, hanging out at the lake, the mountains and spending time with family. Brooke was a loving, beautiful, kind-hearted and supportive woman who will be remembered for her curly hair, beautiful smile and blue eyes. She enjoyed R & B music, was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos and the Huskers. Brooke savored an authentic enchilada, a cold diet coke and dinner out at El Bee’s, Farmer Brown’s or Big Fred’s. She didn’t care for clutter or dirty stuff. Brooke could often be heard saying: “Be kind” and “It’s all good”, affirming her positive attitude.

Preceded by:
Grandparents: Jack and Catherine Stenglein and Doris Rittenhouse
Brother: Jack Rittenhouse
Nephew: Garret Rittenhouse
Along with other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Survived by:
Husband: John
Parents: Gary & Suzanne Rittenhouse
Sister in law: Angie (Chantz) Hanson
In-Laws: John & Elaine Martinez Sr.
Many loved ones

Reichmuth Funeral Home
June 2018