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Bradley Schultz Obituary
Bradley Schultz, 20, was a third-year criminal justice major at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He wanted to be a homicide detective, said his aunt, Rose Gerow of Crandon.
Another aunt, Sharon Pisarek, said Schultz had been home from college visiting his friends and died trying to protect one.
"We still don't have many details, but from what they've told us, there was a girl next to him and he was covering her, protecting her," she said, sobbing. "He was loved by everybody. He was everybody's son."
Schultz's mother, Diane Schultz, is blind and a single parent who raised three sons, Gerow said. Bradley was the middle child with 15- and 22-year-old brothers.
Gerow said the family was devastated by his death.
"He was just a good boy," she said.
Copyright © 2007 The Associated Press
67 Entries
June 20, 2019
Dear Bradley,
As we grew up together over the years threw school, you were always such a genuinely friendly, funny, guy.
My last memorie of you, I was HUGE pregnant, and you worked that summer at shaffers, we ran into eachother, lol, I thought for sure your eye balls were ganna pop out your face! . We talked for a while, laughed and you wished me well!
I have yet to find someone close to the amazing guy you were, you were truly one of a kind. And are still and forever be missed!
Thinking of you and your family lots of love and hugs to you all!
February 3, 2013
Although I did not know your brother, my heart goes out to the family and friends of Bradley Schultz. What a sad and tragic loss!
Alan
Rose Gerow
January 12, 2011
You would have been 24 on Jan. 30, 2011. In all likelyhood out of College and into Your career in Criminal Justice. All taken away !! Saying we miss U is an understatement. Time may dull the pain somewhat of your not being with us but it will never take it away. Your memory is strong within out hearts which can never be taken away. Our love goes out to U on Jan. 30, Your Birthday. Wish U were here. Auntie Rose loves and misses You.!!!
Rose Gerow
December 21, 2010
Another Christmas without you. How we miss you..There just are no words. Sadness never ends..Till we see each other again..memories will have to surfice.. Luv U Bradley..
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Rose Gerow
October 8, 2010
3 years without U. Yesterday a bunch of us along with the Thomas's and Chunk's family went and lit candles at the Memorial .We all shared our Memories and sadness at not having U kids here with us. Shed a bucket full of tears yesterday. Even after 3 years we wish we could turn back time and U would be standing in front of us. Miss and Luv U . Until we reunite in heaven. In the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..
Rose Gerow
August 26, 2010
Today is no different than any other day, still missing U and that big Bright smile. A couple of weeks ago in Oak Creek, WI. Your name and the other 5 Crandon Angels were added to the Memorial there and balloons were released in memory . The 3 rd year anniversary of the shooting is fastly approaching. Saddness fills all of our hearts. Your memory lives with us forever. In the arms of Jesus.
Rose Gerow
June 4, 2010
Thinking of U today as alway. The fountain of Youth memorial in remembrance of you and the other 5 vitims of 10-7-2007 is almost completed. Plants are being planted as I write this. Gave out schloarships in Your memory yesterday....very emotioinal time. Miss and Luv U Bradley.. also, Chunk, Lindsey, LiAnna, Katrina and Jordanne.
March 17, 2010
Easter is almost here.. Another Holiday without U. Miss U , Memories just do not cut it.. Saddness at UR our loss of U continues. Never the same..Never the same..
Love U.
Auntie Rose Gerow
Rose Gerow
January 24, 2010
Your 23rd birthday would have been the 30th of Jan. Saddness remains at your not being here with us. Time marches on but you remain in our hearts forever. I will see you in heaven, when the Lord calls me home. Love you.
Auntie Rose Gerow
Rose Gerow
December 25, 2009
Missed you so much at Christmas Dinner and remember when we would play cards after. Well Cody won again. Love you..
Until we are all together again..
The sadness continues.
Rose Gerow
December 13, 2009
Bradley, Christmas is almost here again. Another year without you. Wonder what you would have asked for this year. Guess we will never know. We all miss you , the pain of your being taken from us remains.
Love Auntie Rose and Uncle Paul.
Rose Gerow
October 31, 2009
Bradley
We miss you everyday, our thoughts run to you daily. Your light still shines brightly amomg us who knew you so well. That bright infectious laughter and big smile that made everyone instantly claim you as a friend. 2 years have not diminished the pain and sorrow we live with everyday.
You were a special young man .
Love,
Auntie Rose and Uncle Paul Gerow
Crandon
Janice M Bocek
October 7, 2009
Bradley,
Today marks 2 years since you and the others were taken from us, not a day goes by that anyone forgets. I hope you're all watching over us and making sure we're all safe. It's like it happened just yesterday not 2 years ago. The memorial is going great, there sure are some great people out there that are helping put it all together.
Crandon Anegls please watch over us
Rose Gerow
September 29, 2009
Bradley,
Oct 7th will be 2 years without you. Everyday we wish we could reach out and give you a hug, call you on the phone to say we love you. The void in our lives is huge. The pain alway present. Thoughts of you are ever on our minds. The memorial to you and your 5 friends has begun and will be beautiful. The gazebo is built, the sidewalk around the infinity circle was poured today. It won't be all completed by Oct 7 but a good start to the vision of what all the parents wanted placed on the site. It's completion will hopefully give some solace to us all. We thank everyone for their support and hard work in making this memorial to our kids a reality.
Bradley, Aaron(Chunk) Lindsey, Lianna, Jordanne and Katrina forever in our Hearts.
Aunt Rose and Uncle Paul Gerow
Rose Gerow
August 22, 2009
August 22,2009
Bradley you are on our minds and in our thoughts everyday.
It has been almost 2 years now and the pain remains as vivid as if it was yesterday.
By now you would have attained or almost attained your goal of having a degree from UWM and of being a homicide detective. All that ended on 10-7-2007.
We miss your smile and laughter and all your kindness to others. Soon the Memorial to you and your five friends will be completed. We hope to find some kind of solace in it. Altho our sadness will last forever.
We love and Miss you dearly.
Also thinking of Chunk, Lindsey, Katrina, LiAnna and Jordanne.
Aunt Rose and Uncle Paul Gerow
Crandon, Wisconsin
Rose Gerow
March 3, 2009
3/3/09
Bradley,
Missing you. Had a dream the other night. You and Mobley were running thru a field with the wind at your backs. Mobleys tail was just a wagging . You both seemed happy and carefree .
Thinking of you daily with love.
Auntie Rose and Uncle Paul Gerow
Janice ( your cousin)
February 15, 2009
Bradley, 2-15-09
We miss you and hope your watching over us. I hope my mom is with you and watching over us too. I miss her alot. The kids talk about you even though they did'nt know you that well. They remeber you, and miss you too. It's not the same without you.
Rose Gerow
February 1, 2009
Bradley,
Your 22nd Birthday was the 30th. We so miss you and all that was you from your smile, laughter to your many acts of kindness and friendship to others.
Your friends still leave small tokens and flowers at your graveside. Our lives can never be the same as they were before that day when you were taken from us. We all cope with your loss as God allows us to.
It is a nightmare that we never wake up
from. In the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Forever in our hearts"
Love Aunt Rose
Rose Gerow
December 27, 2008
Dec 27, 2008
Another Christmas without you . We all think of you daily . Mobley died last week and we know you met him at the gates of Heaven.
Miss and love You
Your family
Rose Gerow
November 30, 2008
Bradley, it will now be 14 months since you were taken from us on the 7 th. Your friends still leave things at your grave in rememberance of you. It is still no easier for us nor I imagine the other 5 families.
You are so missed and loved. Love Auntie R
Rose Gerow
October 5, 2008
Bradley,
Tuesday Oct. 7th will be 1 year since you were innocently taken from us along with the other 5 Crandon Angels. If I could turn back time I would and you would be here with us yet.
Our hearts are forever broken . Somehow we get thru the days but it is not the same without you here.
The Memorial Gardens and Gazebo work will be started on the site this Spring in memory of you Bradley, and the other victims, Aaron, Lindsey, Katrina, Lianna and Jordanne. It will be a tranquil, peaceful place of reflection for the families, community and for visitors to our town.
Bradley, We miss and love you very much.
TOO WELL LOVED TO EVER BE FORGOTTEN
Auntie Rose
Uncle Paul
Rose Gerow
September 7, 2008
Bradley, Today is Sept 7. Eleven months ago today our lives were torn apart, never to be the same again. The unthinkable happened, not by your choice nor the 5 other victims choice . Their is a void in all of our lives now. The work and fundraising for the Memorial Garden is still ongoing . You and the other 5 Angels will never be forgotten. We have all lost so much. Our thoughts are on you daily as we try to somewhat move on . We are trying to put aside the sorrow and remember the joy and laughter that was so you.
We love and miss you dearly as the 1 year date of your absence slowly closes in on us.
Forever in our hearts.
Love Auntie Rose
Rose Gerow
August 2, 2008
Aug 2, 2008
Today is the first time Uncle Paul went to where you are laid to rest . It was very hard for him to see your grave . I think today he realized that you are really not comming home. He refused to go sooner. We are still so sad and miss you very much. We are still hearing stories of what a nice guy you were and the nice things you did for others. Everyone misses you Bradley.
Love you
Auntie Rose
Crandon, WI.
Rose Gerow
July 10, 2008
Miss You Bradley, Things are not the same without you. An important part of our lives are gone and that is you. Thinking of you alway.
Love Auntie R
Sativa Rich
July 3, 2008
Bradley I know I didn't know you, but you were my cousin and that is all that matters. You will always be in my heart. May you Rest In Peace! And know that we love you. If your looking down take care of your mom and your brothers..
Melissa Penasa
June 22, 2008
Bradley,
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. You were such an amazing person and I will never forget that. You are missed dearly by everyone who had the honor of meeting you. One day we will meet again. Until then I will look up to the sky and smile knowing I have you watching over me.
Tim, Sarah, and Evan Ginter
June 18, 2008
You picked on me, and I picked on you right back. I will never forget seeing you in summer when you visited, and the crap we used to give each other. I remember asking you why you didn't smile in your yearbook picture, because it was rare to see your face without a smile on it. I'll miss your sense of humor, your ability to tell a story, and your determination to be the best person you could be. You were a fierce friend and a good man. Love and miss you Bradley.
katie See
May 26, 2008
Bradley you were a great guy and always a blast to be around. Your family is still in my prayers everyday. It is hard to believe that you are all gone still. However, time does make it a little easier but there are still hard times. We all miss and love you.
Sarah Marie McGeshick
February 21, 2008
Bradley was a crazy and out going guy its sad to know he won't be around to make people laugh anymore. I hope your family stays strong and lives out your spirt forever....R.I.P Bradley may you live in peace with God and we shall all see you some day on the other side...
Rose Gerow
December 16, 2007
Bradley, today is Dec 16. This is the weekend you would have been home for the Christmas Break from UWM. Your Mom, Cody, you and I would have run to Appleton for the day to finish up shopping for Christmas. We would have topped the day off with steaks at Texas Roadhouse or Applebees. This year we did not go as a family. You are so missed!! Your Mom and I shoveled a path to your grave and Chunks too, so the many people who visit you can do so easily. Forever in our hearts.. As everyone celebrates the Holidays our thoughts are on you and the 5 others who were also taken from their loved ones.
Love Aunt Rose
Aunt Sharon
October 28, 2007
Bradley, it ahs been 21 days since you were taken from us and it is still very difficult to sit at our kitchen table and eat a meal without tears in my eyes. I sit in my chair, the one you used to sit in when you ate with us and I can not help but wish you were sitting there eating your second helping of roast, potatoes and green beans. It isn't getting any easier, hopefully time will be our friend and help ease our pain. Matthew, Andrew, Uncle Pete and I miss you very much. Watch over us and as always our door is always open when your spirit wants to visit.
Lorraine Dehart
October 18, 2007
CONDOLENCES;
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. Bradley will be missed. He will be with the Lord and waiting for the rest of his family. God bless all of you.
Melissa (Monte) Simonis
October 17, 2007
To Bradley's Family,
My brother's are Brian and Boyd Monte. I graduated from Crandon in 1987 and remember Diane on the school bus as we drove down Range Line Road. Although I have been gone many years, Crandon is near and dear to my heart and this tragedy has left my heart broken. I have thought about your family everyday and I wish I could take your pain away. I will continue to pray for you as I have been everyday since I heard of your loss.
Angela Schmid
October 17, 2007
We were so close, and I can't believe this is real. I miss you so much, this never should have happened. We will all miss you, but see you again some day. Watch over us, and we think of you every day. I love you!
Rose Gerow
October 16, 2007
Bradley, you will we missed every day of my life. I will cherish the memories cause they are all we have now. You were very special to all who knew you and you did know many. It amazes me how many lives you touched in your 20 years.
Love,
Aunt Rose
Colene Wilson
October 16, 2007
You are going to be very loved and missed.... Now you can R.I.P & dont worry about anything..... The family will take care of everyone.... We all love and miss you....... Always will......
October 15, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family and friends. Fly with the angels.
Kaye Miller Marshall
October 14, 2007
To Bradley's family,
I pray God keeps his arms wrapped around you and leads you through this horrible time you are in my prayers.
Jonelle Peters
October 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Bradley at your time of need! May GOD bless him and you all!
D LEGUIZAMO
October 12, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss, God bless you and your Family.
Lori Ulickey
October 12, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shari Hurley
October 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that your loved one is in the arms of our Lord and that one day you will see him in paradise
Tricia Ostrowski
October 12, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. My God be with you and your family.
Vasili Glimidakis
October 12, 2007
Dear Schultz family,
I am sorry for your loss. God bless him and his family.
Lori
October 12, 2007
Your family and friends will be in my prayers. Peace be with all of you!
October 12, 2007
I NEVER KNEW ANY OF THE FAMILY OR BRAD. I SAW THE TERRIBLE ACT ON THE NEWS GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE IS IN GODS HANDS,
Chrissy Ivy
October 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in during this time of sorrow.
Nicole & Mark Brenic & Family
October 12, 2007
May God strengthen you, bless you & keep you through this difficult time. The hearts of people everywhere as well as in Wisconsin are with you. God Bless you!
S. Schlieve
October 11, 2007
To the Schultz family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May God give you peace knowing Bradley is an angel in his Heavenly home. May the memories of Bradley heal and comfort you.
God Bless!
Charlie's Automotive
The Schlieve family
Kaila Gilligan
October 11, 2007
Rest in peace Bradley.
pam houston
October 11, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Steckbauer
October 11, 2007
My deepest prayers and sympathies are with this family. I wish Bradley would have had a chance to be the homicide detective he always wanted to be! I am sure he would have made a fine detective
C Berg
October 11, 2007
God Bless You Bradley
Michael iezzi
October 11, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Bradley to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Bradley in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Jackie Mihelich
October 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief. I was fortunate to work with Bradley at Interstate Electric Supply. He was a very energenic and thoughtful young man.
He will be missed.
Michael iezzi
October 10, 2007
Father we entrust our brother Bradley to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Bradley in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathy.
Shenna Hersch
October 10, 2007
To the family & freinds of Bradley,
Although I am across the country in PA, I wanted to send my condolences & prayers to you. You will forever have an angel watching & waiting in the heavens for you. When the sun shines it will be Bradley smiling down, when the wind blows, him embracing you, and at night when the sun sets look to the sky for the brightest star as it wil be his twinkling eye. I hope the poem below may bring some comfort to the stormy days.Although we do not know each other if you ever need somebody to talk to you are more then welcome to email me anytime at [email protected] God Bless. Shenna Hersch
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Ann Ratliff
October 10, 2007
My sincerest sympathies to all of you and may the Lords blessings be with you now and always. I will keep you in my thoughts and pray that the pain you are feeling at this time of sorrow will subside.
God Bless.
Dani Rivera
October 9, 2007
*****Sad & Lonely Days*****
When the days are sad & lonely and everything goes wrong, you will seem to hear Him whisper, "Cheer up and carry on".
Every time you see His picture, He smiles and seem to say, "Don't cry, I'm only sleeping, we'll meet again someday".
A million times you'll need Him. A million times you'll cry. If love alone could have saved Him, He never would have died.
In life you loved Him dearly. In death you will love Him still. In your heart He will hold a place; no one else can ever fill.
It broke your heart to lose Him, but He did not go alone. For a part of you went with Him, The day God took Him home.
May God bless and keep your family safe during this very sad time.
PATTY & MICHAEL JONES
October 9, 2007
OUR PRAYERS ALL WITH YOU ALL. TRUST IN THE LORD TO HEAL YOUR SORROW.
S Carmickle
October 9, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your family and friends.
T Forscher
October 9, 2007
With deepest sympathy on behalf of parents of teens at Plainview/Elgin/Millville Jr and SR high school
Steven Thomas
October 9, 2007
I'll miss you Bradley. You were always a good friend to me and I will not forget you man.
LINDA TRACY
October 8, 2007
REST IN PEACE, GOD BLESS YOU
Elizabeth
October 8, 2007
Your family and friends are in my prayers!
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