Ronnie G. Bradley, 64, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 10:05 PM on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at his home. This followed a valiant 11-month battle with cancer.
On July 13, 1957, Ron was born in Burr Oak. In 1975 he graduated from Culver Community High School.
Ron and Miss Treina Lee Bradley were married on December 31, 1983 in Rochester's 1st Baptist Church. They have shared 38 years of life’s adventures. From their union came a beautiful daughter Ashley. A precious granddaughter Adeline has been added to the family tree.
At Airmarking, Ron was their dedicated mechanic for nearly a quarter century, retiring in January 2021, due to his declining health. An American sportsman, Ron was an avid hunter displaying many of his finest trophies around his home. He loved to fish at secluded ponds around the county with his family, most days catching the limit.
An early riser, Ron would many mornings pick up the cook and make the first pot of coffee at Tweedle-Dees, his hang out for breakfast. It was here he met up with his buddies to discuss and solve the world's problems and catch up on the latest local gossip. Gifted with working with his hands, Ron forged custom knives for family and special friends.
Grandpa Ron was a title recently acquired with the birth of his beautiful granddaughter Adeline Mae, just three years ago. She was the apple of his eye. Ron enjoyed getting together with his family at the holidays and special celebrations making memories.
Left to cherish Ron's memory are his wife Treina; daughter, Ashley Bradley-Witzberger and wife Jeffri Kay of Indianapolis; granddaughter, Adeline Mae Witzberger; half-sister, Jenny Roberson and husband Curt of Vincennes; brothers-in-law: Gary Bryant and wife Chris, Todd Bryant and wife Trina all of Rochester; and nieces and nephews: Brady and Vonda Bryant, Shelby and Jacob Dishman.
Graveside services celebrating the life of Mr. Ronnie G. Bradley will be at 2:30 PM, Saturday, January 8, 2021 at the Athens Hoover Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.
