Shannon and Tyler, I was surprised to run across the obituary of your dad. I have great memories of our time together in Cin'ti, Living at the same Apt complex, riding together to class, visiting each other. Being from Appomattox, Va. where the War Between the States ended, he gave me the nickname in cin'ti of Rebel and always refered to me by that name. I was there when he and Mary Pat first met. They came to Virginia in 1981 and he was a groomsman at my wedding. Being a backwoods county boy who never had been in a big city before, he took me under his wing and watched out for me. In return I taught him how to tell the temp by listing to a cricket chirp and about Monkey Cigars. He was so proud of the two of you and so glad to be a daddy. I have some pics he sent me of ya'll when you were little. He really was someone whose friendship I have always cherished. I am so very sorry for your loss.

I just recently learned of Brad's death, and must admit to it being shocked. I would like to express my condolences, even if belated. As children, we attended grade school (at St Michael's) together and were in Cub Scouts group. Of course, we went to the same church (St Michael's Parish). I still attend mass at St Michael's Parish, and until recently, when Bernie passed away, both his parents were regular parishioners as well. Our Cub Scout group used to meet once a week at the Kiley's. We both attended high school (at Monroe High), and both graduated in 1973. Unfortunately, since Bernie passed, Betty moved; and I haven't seen her at church, so I cannot contact her during her time of sorrow. I just wish to express my condolences in her time of grief and sorrow.

Brad was a very bright student, well-liked, and everyone always expected him to do well. He certainly lived up to our expectations. He was always a good friend, and always seemed to have something anecdotal and funny to say and laugh about. We used to chum around quite a bit in grade school. Unfortunately, during the high school years, we seemed to go our different ways. Life was hectic, with split sessions at St Michaels and Cantrick Jr High, and half-day sessions at Monroe High. Other than to see each other at a school dance on Friday, or before or after church, and share a few laughs, there simply the dime of day to catch up.

More recently, I saw him a couple of times, once when he was visiting his parents, possibly during a holiday, and after I phoned him a couple of times. I remember when he had moved to the Midwest and ventured into Nursing, or possibly Anesthesiology. At the time, life seemed to be going well for him, and he seemed happy. I think I would like to remember him as such. I didn't know that he been divorced until I came across an already dated obituary. It is tragic that his life had to be truncated at such an early age. He was one of the truly good guys.

I miss you my friend. I miss your kindness and generosity. Condolences to his family.

As I read through the comments about Brad it is obvious he touched many lives and has left a lasting mark on many. Over the last few years we were able to develop a closer relationship and I only wish that we could have experienced more memories' in the later years of our lives when time and distance between each other is not an issue. I will miss your Monroe visits and our time on the golf course trying to determine who was the better golfer! You were a true brother and friend and I will miss you always.

Love you Bro!

We are so very sorry for your loss.

I want to thank everyone for the kind words about Brad. I have both laughed and cried reading them. I also want to thank all of you who came to visit Brad in his final weeks. It meant a lot to him to have family and friends around. I also feel so fortunate to have been embraced by you as family and friends and thank you for your kindness and support.

I am very saddened by your loss! I worked with Brad at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. Brad was a joy to work with and always brought a smile to everyone's face when he was here. He will be greatly missed by many!

Brad was a true brother, uncle, son, father, and friend. His memory will always be with me. Blood doesn't make a brother - love makes a brother. I will love you forever, bro.

Brad was a blast to work with and was a great friend and co-worker. He often claimed he got "stuck" with our weekend. We enjoyed him a lot! He will be greatly missed. My condolences.

My sincerest condolences to the Bodell Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during this difficult time.

My condolences to the Bodell family. Brad was a fun guy who loved to joke around. He will be greatly missed by many. Fun loving guy.My sympathy!

My condolences to the Bodell family. Brad was a fun guy who loved to joke around. He will be greatly missed by many. My sympathy!

went to st mikes(from grade 1) with Brad-to us he was always DOC as he always aspired to be in the medical field-HE WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS-always had a ready laugh------------so sorry he is gone-condolemces to Mrs Bodel land his fiancée-I will always have pleasant memories of DOC.

So sad to learn of Brad's passing. We shared years of laughter and goodness with Brad .... & enjoy those memories. Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

RIP Brad

My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved Brad ,,,, RIP my dear cousin ,,,, so glad I got to see you in February ,,,,, Heaven gained a wonderful soul

I am so saddened at the passing of your beloved Brad. He was a very gentle man who always made you feel comfortable and comforted when you were a patient waiting a procedure at Virginia Gay Hospital. He came to my rescue after two nurses failed to complete an IV start. He came in and asked why I wasn't "ready to go". I just simply told him I guess IV's and I just don't get along. He told me we will see about that. Within seconds IV was in, going...and I might add...inserted painlessly. I told him, "Brad, your my hero." He just smiled and a short laugh, and he left the room saying, "see you later." Brad, my hero, will be missed greatly at Virginia Gay and all the other facilities he was called to. I am so genuinely sorry for our loss. Teresa Tesdahl, Vinton, Iowa

Brad, I will miss you. My heart skipped a beat when I heard of your passing. My deepest sympathies to your family. May God be with you all.

Brad was one of the first male nurses I had hired on 6RCE and that I had worked with. As I recall he started his career with an AD degree...and went on from there.He was great....patients loved him,..[.especially the elderly!!] He also had the respect of his co-workers.I I always tried to be encouraging to staff that wanted to excel and move to different learning/job experiences and when he transferred to SICU ,it was a bittersweet moment...but,so much fun to see him excel!!! I lost touch with Brad, but remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family...especially his kids as I so remember how much he thought of you both!!!!! He was a good nurse, and a good Human being!!!!!

Brad was a great friend of mine in high school. We spent countless hours hanging out and driving around in his Opel. I had to smile when I read others talking about his pranks because that started at a young age. Our best was when Brad sent a letter asking Detroit Edison asking for a steel I-Beam from a construction site. Unbelievably they gave it to us and we had it welded into a six foot 73 for our graduation year and we cemented it into the front lawn of the high school.

We stood up for each other in our weddings but after he moved to Iowa we lost track of each other, however the friendship and memories are still alive.

My heartfelt condolences to his Mom and his family.

Sending hugs and much love!

Brad was a joy to work with. He was a kind caring man. Loved his pranks. One time he replaced some family photos with other people's photos as a joke. It was a good idea not to let him have access to your pens and paper clips. He frequently brought doughnuts for the staff. He gave his all even when he didn't feel well. He is greatly miss. Thank you for sharing him with us.

To Anne and Brad's Family,

So surprised and sad to hear of the passing of Brad. He was a great guy, and many will miss him.

I worked with Brad at Virginia Gay Hospital. He was a great, sweet, and caring man. He will be missed. My prayers are with you.

I am so sad to hear of Brad's death. He was my mentor and coworker at the U of I. He was a great man and such an asset to our profession.

Thinking of u all. Anne thanks so much for opening your home to me to visit.. I miss and love Brad daily.Keep in touch!! Love u all

I really loved this guy. Yes he did play a lot of pranks,but that's what made him so loveable. I remember many time having to look for my housekeeping cart at Virginia Gay Hospital.

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I will always remember that Brad helped me shave 15 minutes off of every chemo appointment, and bought me a warm hat to wear before I lost all of my hair to chemo. He was a great cancer mentor and friend. And I still laugh every time I step on the deer antler he bought for our dog because she was "stressed too" by my treatments. We shared our successes and disappointments with treatments and we gave the nurses a hard time. I will miss you, my friend.

Brad always invited my wife and I to his Halloween parties. I enjoyed Brad's insight on lives situations. Brad was well liked and respected by his his patients and staff members. We will miss him greatly.

Brad = NOTORIOUS PRANKSTER!!!

He enjoyed pranks with housekeeping carts. I watched him hide a dry mop, it took the housekeeper an entire shift to find behind a door!!

I tried to play his game, leaving Wednesday camel photos and silly notes on his windshield. Not sure if he ever figured out where they came from!

His positive energy always gave me a better attitude... I will miss him~