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Bradley Bill Obituary
Age 66, from the time he was a child it was apparent that he had a passion and gift for music. While working on his masters degree in Madison he was taken under the wing of Bass Legend Richard Davis. Throughout his career, Brad played in numerous rock and blues bands with many Legendary Artists. Playing and practicing bass was a daily commitment which he continued through his last day. Brad is survived by his loving family and friends. Per Bradley's wishes there will be no visitation or services. We ask that you celebrate life to its fullest in Bradley's honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bradley Bill
melodee
June 4, 2025
Brad, you are remembered in our hearts, in our conversations, in your music we enjoy, and in the memories we hold close and dear.
You are missed and thought of so very often.
Melodee Lovejoy
June 4, 2023
Thinking of you today and often Brad. You are missed and remembered in love. Every time I listen to my favorite genre of music ( Blues) I think of you and especially when I am in Milwaukee!
I can´t believe it´s been 3 years since you are gone... you are still with us forever in our hearts
Melodee
Marguerite Mahalek
June 12, 2022
Oh Cherished Brad, it´s now been 2 years, yet not a day, a moment passes that I don´t carry you in my heart and my thoughts! Loving you always!
Henry Miller
April 4, 2022
Brad was my first bass instructor around 1999, I was about 13 years old. He taught me a lot of important concepts and tricks about bass, I was always excited to go to my lessons. I was really hoping to reconnect with him at some point, he was a great guy, always nice to me. I could tell that my progress excited him inside. This one really hurts. My condolences go out to everyone who knew Brad. If someone could please direct me to any recordings of Brad playing bass please let me know, it would really be appreciated.
Marguerite Mahalek
June 6, 2021
Cherished Brad,
A year has passed since you left, yet the memories and the love live on for eternity
Marguerite Mahalek
October 10, 2020
On a Beautiful Fall Wisconsin Night 50 years ago tonight we met each other for the first time Though you had to leave this Earth, you have never, nor ever will, leave my Heart, my Thoughts or my Soul Cherished Brad Until we meet again you shall always be carried with Love Until then, I know you are safe, most likely playing your booming bass for all to enjoy, and surrounded with Love for Eternity
Melodee Stumpf
June 22, 2020
Bradley you will always have a special place in my heart. If not for you and your significant place as a bass player and band member in one of my top favorite blues bands in Milwaukee in the late nineties, I would not have met or know your brother, my beloved life partner Brian.
I will always appreciate that we had a love for The Blues and friends that played them in Milwaukee, in common.
I will continue to think of you every time I hear a really good blues bass line.
From the beginning you were always kind to me and welcomed me from being one of your fans to being one of your family.
I will miss baking and sending you my holiday cookies, those pecan fingers you loved so much.
Thank you Brad Blue Bill for being you. You were loved and you will be missed.
Melodee
David Kasik
June 22, 2020
Great friends since grade school Brad got me started playing the guitar. I was in my first band, The Fog, with Brad. He played Bass I was on Guitar. We played at our junior high school graduation back in 1968. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. See you on the eternal tour.
Sam McCue
June 19, 2020
A solid musician and truly nice man, Brad was, not only a pleasure to work with but a pleasure to be around. He will certainly be missed
Ann Whitaker
June 19, 2020
Dear Brian and Avery,
Im so sorry to learn of Brads passing. What a sad time this must be for you both. Thank you for sharing how music and his bass playing continued to bring him joy and meaning throughout his life. That is certainly what I experienced, and what I wanted for him.
Please know you are in my thoughts. We shared so much joy and so many happy times together.
Peace and love to you both.
Ann (Annie) Whitaker
Perry Weber
June 16, 2020
am saddened by the passing of my buddy Brad we had some good times and made some cool music. Also Brad was one of the kindest good hearted men Ive ever known. You will be missed my brother!
Perry Weber
June 16, 2020
am saddened by the passing of my buddy Brad we had some good times and made some cool music. Also Brad was one of the kindest good hearted men Ive ever known. You will be missed my brother!
Avery Bill
June 15, 2020
Uncle Brad- I sure wish I could talk to you one more time, and hear about how you had taken care of your tasks for the day and now you were ready to play some bass. In many ways you lived the most pure life of anyone I have ever known. You knew the things you enjoyed and valued in life and those were the things you did. I always knew I was important to you, and that I was loved. You were a link to the past that I promise to keep alive. I will miss you greatly.
Rachel Boechler
June 12, 2020
May Uncle Brads memory be a blessing. Sending all of my love to you, Brian and Avery.
Marguerite Mahalek
June 12, 2020
Dearest Brian,
Words seem so empty, so difficult to truly express, but you are forever held in my heart now and always. The memories have always been with me and have totally washed over me today as I read of Brads Passing. Its been nearly 50 years since he and you came into my life on a late Friday night as he and my brother Mike were unloading a particular Buick Station Wagon of band equipment. Although our intertwined lives took many different roads and paths with numerous twists and turns and though we all cane to live vastly different separate lives, the Love, the memories and all the shared experiences, laughs and tears always and continue to bond our hearts and souls.
With Love then, now and forever,
Marguerite
Christine Lohmiller
June 12, 2020
Dear Brian, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother, Bradley. I did not know him personally but reading his obituary, he was a talented musician who will be missed. Hold the memories close to your heart. Sending lots of love your way.
Mark and Mary Liccione & kids
June 11, 2020
I have known Brad and his family since my early childhood in Whitefish Bay. He was extremely funny and talented. I looked upon him as an older brother, but only cooler. In 2000, I had the honor of being able to purchase their beautiful home in the old neighborhood that continually bring back wonderful memories of our youth in the 60's. We are saddened to learn of his passing and our thoughts and prayers are with his devoted and equally wonderful brother Brian.
Brian Bill
June 11, 2020
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