Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Epworth
May 31, 1981 - Oct 28, 2024
Brad changed my life forever showing me more than one way of seeing things in life. He was always a kid at heart this is something I will cherish forever.
Garland Morrow
January 16, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | Friend
Joan know that you and your entire family are in my prayers. Let God hold you in his arms and give you all peace.
Barb Slattery
November 05, 2024 | Saint Charles, MO | Friend
Joan, I am so sorry you have to travel through this loss. May Brad’s soul now enjoy everlasting peace.
Bonnie Hancock
November 04, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sharon (Schroeder) Grisanti
Sharon Grisanti
November 04, 2024 | Wichita, KS | Friend
This news hits in the gut. My condolences to you all. I managed the house Brad lived in for most of the year, and he will be missed. Brad and I would just talk and talk and it'd make both of us late or tired. Brad has a great soul and I pray now that it's peaceful.
James Amble
November 03, 2024 | Davenport, IA | Friend
Joan and family. My deapest sympathy to all of you. May he rest in peace.
Shar Hagerty
November 02, 2024 | Epworth, IA
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find peace and have moments of joy whilst remembering the good memories with Brad.
Rick Willenbring
November 02, 2024
Joan, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your son Brad. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Coyle
November 02, 2024 | Epworth, IA | Friend
Brad T. Ankenbauer, 43, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Davenport, Iowa.
Visitation for Brad will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Epworth where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Michael Schueller presiding.
Brad was born May 31, 1981, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Kenneth and Joan (Kramer) Ankenbauer. He attended Western Dubuque High School and was a Welder with Farm Tek in Dyersville, Iowa and most recently with Alter Metals in Davenport.
Brad will be remembered as quiet, loving, and quick-witted. He was an avid fan of the Cubs and Hawkeyes and enjoyed visiting with family and friends while watching games and playing cards. Brad cherished time with his sons and made many memories with them while fishing and boating on Clear Lake.
He is survived by Claudia (Ramirez) Ankenbauer of Arizona; his two children, Thomas and Andrew Ankenbauer; his mother, Joan Ankenbauer of Epworth; two siblings, Dan Ankenbauer (and fiancé, Libbey) of Clear Lake and Andra (Scott) Borgerding of Peosta; three nieces, Kinzly Ankenbauer, Jordan Patton, and Aspen Patton; aunts and uncles, Jerry McDonald of Des Moines, Marilyn Strief of Farley, Tom (Nancy) Kramer of Epworth, Lois (Randy) Bries of Quasqueton, and Dave Cris of Des Moines; and numerous cousins.
Those left to carry on Brad’s memory pray he has now found peace.
He is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ankenbauer; paternal grandparents, Douglas and Cleo (Lehrkamp) Ankenbauer; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Dola (Leib) Kramer; two aunts, Deb McDonald and Tina Crise; one uncle, Larry Strief.
A Video Tribute may be viewed, and online condolences may be given to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com
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