Arthur “Art” Leroy Bradley, age 98 of Wayland, died Thursday, Nov. 4, at his family residence.
Art was born in Marcellus May 30, 1923, to Leroy and Mae Bradley. He was an Army veteran that served from 1942 to 1945. He worked in the trailer industry after serving during World War II, farming and then Continental Can where he retired.
After the passing of his first wife, Art also worked for Marcellus Schools as an athletic custodian.
Art enjoyed fishing, camping, carpentry and eating sweets. He was a caring man who always had time and love for his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He would often take his grandchildren up North for the summer for camping and fishing. Art loved carpentry, Art also loved playing cards, drinking soda, and reading western novels.
Velma M. Bradley preceded Art in death in February 2000. They had been married for 58 years and had four children. Art is survived by his stepsister Shirley Morlan; children Dorothy Mae Bradley of Kalamazoo, Robert (Hilda) Bradley of Portage; Jerry (Bonnie)Bradley of Vandalia, and Craig (Kathy) Bradley of Constantine. Art had 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren from his first marriage.
Art found love again in his eighties and married his second wife Blanche Vanderlaan Oct. 15, 2006. The were married for 15 years. Art’s family with Blanche included Gail (Norm); Renee (Keith); Louie (Beth); Larry (Sue); and Wayne. Art had 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren
Art was preceded in death by his sisters Mable Gilbert; Lucille Reigle; and Lavern Reigle; and half-brother Dale Bradley; and two grandsons Robbie and Kevin Bradley.
Family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Monday Nov. 8. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. at Mater Ralston Funeral home, burial following to Marcellus Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be directed to Marcellus VFW Post 4054.
