Brian Charles Bradley's Obituary
Brian Charles Bradley passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2024.
He was born March 6, 1948 in Oshkosh, WI, parents Howard H. Bradley,
and Leone A. (Drexler) Bradley. Brian grew up in Oshkosh, graduated from
Oshkosh High School 1966, and attended University of Idaho, UW-O,
FVTC, and extension courses. He married Lynn Wahlgren 1968, and had
four children. He worked as a draftsman, and for 41 years at Mercury
Marine in various departments retiring in 2009. He also was the owner of
The Bradley Company of the Fox, a business as general merchant
supplying historical re-enactors with all their needs from the late 1970’s to
2013. In 1989 Brian married Linda Marin, and together they produced
quality handmade items and grew their family business to include a retail
storefront, international mail order, and a traveling operation to historical re-
enactments all over the midwest. Brian enjoyed traveling with their re-
enactor friends, both primitive and modern camping, and being a long time
member of Fox Valley Muzzle Loaders.
He is survived by wife Linda Marin, daughter Kelly (Todd) Tanner, sons
Sean (Julie) Bradley, and Casey Bradley, six grandchildren Trevor and
Mason Tanner, Samantha (Ryan), Rachel, Alex, and Gavin Bradley. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his brother Michael Bradley, his sister-in-
law Judy Bradley, one daughter Meghan Bradley, and the mother of his
children.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 12:00 -
4:00pm at Ridgeway Country Club in Neenah, WI. All re-enactors, if you
are attending, please dress in period clothing.
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