"Jeff was such a kind person with a big heart. He will be missed by everyone whos lives he touched. I am thinking of all his family and friends at this difficult time and may we all find peace in time."
In loving memory of
Jeff Bradley
June 10, 1969 - September 17, 2020
Jeff Bradley, age 51, of Manilla, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at his home in Manilla. Funeral services will be at 7 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla, with visitation from 5 PM to 7 PM. Further visitation and funeral services will be held on Friday and Saturday at the Henry-Olson Funeral Home in Estherville.
Jeffrey L. Bradley, son of Jerry and ViAnn (Skow) Bradley was born in Estherville, Iowa on June 10, 1969. He grew up in Estherville and graduated from high school in 1989.
He enlisted in the United States Army and served as a mechanic in Georgia. He was deployed to Iraq during Desert Storm in 1990 and concluded his active service in Korea in 1994. He enlisted and retired from the Army National Guard with twenty years of service attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He served with guard units in Estherville, Jackson, and Audubon and was deployed a total of 3 times in the Middle East.
When he returned from active duty, he attended Minnesota West Technical College with degrees in Wind Turbine and Power Lineman and graduated in 1998. His first job was working for the city of Manning. While there, he met Wendy Love and they married in December 2000. Their daughter Cassidy was born in August 2002. The couple later divorced and Jeff moved to Manilla. Jeff was employed by NIPCO, Bohlmann, Western Iowa Tech, and UPS part-time. He eventually became a driver at UPS where he was affectionately called "Soldier."
In 2012, Jeff met Arnalin (Claresse) and together were raising her children, Ethan and Amber. They were engaged to be married on August 15, 2020 but postponed it due to the Covid 19 Pandemic. They rescheduled it for May of 2021.
Jeff was a member of the VFW in Estherville. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, fixing cars, doing home improvements, going to Omaha, camping, and visiting with friends and relatives. He was a proud veteran and loved his country. He really enjoyed eating at Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse. He will always be remembered for his quirky smirk and love for family and friends. Jeff definitely had a temper and a stubborn side but would do anything for anyone....a true and loyal friend.
On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Jeff passed away due to an accident at his home in Manilla. He was 51 years, 3 months, and 7 days old.
Jeff is survived by his daughter Cassidy Bradley of Denison; his fiancée Clareese, and her children Ethan and Amber Huss of Manilla; his father Jerry of Estherville; sister Liza Baker and her husband, Howard of Estherville: brother Mike Bradley and his wife, CJ of San Antonio; nieces and nephew: Cody Baker, Lorissa Baker, Samantha Bradley, and Mikayla Bradley; and “lots” of extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents, and sister Lori.
Services at Ohde Funeral Home in Manilla
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Visitation 5 PM to 7 PM ~ Funeral Service at 7 PM
Rev. Joel Sutton, Officiating
Services at Henry Olson Funeral Home in Estherville
Visitation
Friday, October 9, 2020 ~ 5 PM to 7 PM
Funeral Service
Saturday, October 10, 10:30 AM
Rev. Merlin Schrad, Officiating
Military Honors
VFW Post 3388 U.S. Army Honor Guard
Casket Bearers
Cody Baker Todd Omundson Joe Omundson
Damon Omundson Don Laidig Leo Bradley
Interment
St. Jacob’s Cemetery, Graettinger, Iowa
Tributes
"Thanks for always being a friend to Al when you worked at WIPCO and delivered packages to our house,Rest in Peace,Red"
"Will miss Jeff...his gung-ho approach to life...always there to lend a hand or share a laugh. Rest in peace..."
"We are so very sorry to hear of his passing. We so enjoyed him as our UPS driver. Always had a smile and took the time to chat a few minutes. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. He spoke so affectionately and proudly of them."
"To soon way too soon! As we lay our brother Jeffrey into the loving arms of god take peace and knowing as much as it hurts right now. He IS in a much better place in heaven! Gods loving son Jesus paid the price so that we may have eternal peace in heaven. God bless Jeffrey have mercy on his soul and his family as they grieve in this time! Amen 🙏🇺🇸"
"I am so sorry for the loss a Jeff he was a really good cousin we weren't that close for a lot of years but he will be truly missed my thoughts and prayers go out to the family"
"RIP my fellow veteran."
"We knew him as Soldier and he was the Best UPS delivery person we could ever had wished for. I always enjoyed talking with him when he made deliveries to our business here in Elk Horn. We will miss him."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jeff's family. Lenny will miss waving at Jeff as they often met on the road while Jeff drove for UPS. Arnalin-stay strong!"
"To the family of Jeff, I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was and sweet, kind person. You all will be in my prayers. God Bless!!!"
"Jeff was our UPS delivery driver. He was passionate about his family. He was driven to do a great job for his clients. We are so sorry for your untimely loss."
"thoughts and prayers or was an honor and pricier to serve with you, until Valhalla brother"
"So sorry to hear this. Sorry for your loss. I worked with Arnalin at Smithfield. Prayers for the family. 🙏🙏🙏"
"I'm so sorry for you lose your in my prayers and my heart."
"I knew Jeff his brother graduated with me so sorry to hear this my deepest sympathy and condolence 😔"
"Our deepest sympathies for the whole Bradley Family. 🙏🙏🙏🙏"
"I worked with Jeff at UPS several years ago. He was great to work with, always willing to help and just a super nice guy. We stayed in touch over the years. I was saddened to hear of his death. My sympathy to his family."