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- July 3, 2007
Smits, Bradley J.
Bradley J. Smits, 43, De Pere, died unexpectedly Saturday June 30, 2007, as a result of an accident.
He was born July 31, 1963, to Lynne Cady and the late Richard Smits. On July 11, 1998, he married Susan Hill. Bradley had owned Quality Craftsman Inc., which manufactured custom cabinets. Bradley enjoyed making things out of wood, going to his cottage, living life to the fullest, but above all spending time with his family, and riding his Harley.
He is survived by his wife, Susan; his son, Brady; three stepchildren, Megan, Ashly, and Garrett; three step- grandchildren, William, David, and Benjamin. Bradley is further survived by his mom, Lynne, and her husband Jerry Cady; his brother and sisters, Brian "Tiny" Smits, Jennifer (Paul) Schuessler, and Maureen (Paul) Schlag. His aunts, uncles, cousins, especially his very good friend and uncle, Denny Zirbel, and good friend Monty Young, and his dog, Katie, and kitty, Zoe, also survive him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; his grandparents, Howard (Eloise) Zirbel, Jerome (Enola) Smits; his uncle, Danny Jo; and mother-in-law, Alice Gannon.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 2007, at the RYAN FUNERAL HOME. 305 N Tenth Street, De Pere, until the service time at 2 p.m. with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem., officiating. Burial for Bradley will immediately follow the service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to express online condolences to the family.
The family requests, in LIEU of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.
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