Richard James Bradley

1931 - 2016

BRADLEY
Richard James
Richard James Bradley, age 85, of Sylvania, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo Center, after complications from Alzheimer's Disease.  Richard was born on November 2, 1931 in Toledo to Bryan and Clara (Ritzman) Bradley and was the youngest of three sons. Richard was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School and University of Toledo, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity and cherished the many friends he made through the organization. Richard served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant, Infantry.
Richard married the love of his life, Anne Lindsay, on July 29, 1961 and they raised four wonderful children.  Richard was a dedicated employee of GM Powertrain for 35 and a half years where he worked in the Standards Department,  as a production manager, and as a plant statistician. He formed many lifelong friends during his years at Powertrain. He was a faithful servant of Sylvania United Church of Christ where he served on many committees and sang in the choir. Richard loved planning many fun vacations for the family. His greatest joy was being with his family; loving them and caring for them. In retirement Dick and Anne had time to travel. Some of their most memorable trips include England, Japan, Canadian Rockies, California, Florida, Hawaii, and Maine.  He loved being outside and maintaining his yard to perfection.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William and John, whom he loved dearly.  It gives us much comfort to know that the brothers are together once again.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Anne; children, Susan (Steve) Zirkel, Sandra (Matt) Kelly, Brian (Susan) Bradley, and Elizabeth (Jeff) Gilley; grandchildren, Chad and Steven Zirkel; Brad, Allison, Ryan Kelly; Colleen, Lindsey, Molly, and Kevin Bradley; and Connor and Madelyn Gilley; sisters-in-law, Nancy Haas and Ruth Bradley; many beloved nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, December 2, 2016, from 2 - 8:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. The family suggests donations be made to Sylvania United Church of Christ for their Music Fund, 7240 Erie St. Sylvania, OH 43560 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551.  Richard's family wishes to thank the staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio; special neighbors, the Pax family , friends and family, who have supported us through Richard's illness and the special care provided by Comfort Keepers, especially Kristina Campbell.  Online condolences may be shared at
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As published in The Blade