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Brad Eifert Obituary

Brad Raymond Eifert Okemos Passed away Monday, September 3, 2012 at age 37. Born March 2, 1975 in Lansing, MI to Joy Eifert. Brad was a retired US Army Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the VFW Post 7309 and American Legion Riders of Holt, MI. He is survived by his mother, Joy (Rob) Kerr; grandparents, Florence (Gerald) Eifert; sisters, Brooke (Lance) Lipka, Kristal (David) Proctor; brothers, Scott and Jeremy Clark; nieces, Caitlin and Victoria, Harmony and Elizabeth; and many loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at the VFW Post 7309, 1243 Hull Rd. Mason, MI with the Chaplain Jennifer Smith officiating. Family will receive friends at the VFW from 12-2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Warrior Salute or Wounded Warrior Project. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHome.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 10, 2012.

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Raymond Quintana

September 17, 2012

To the family of Brad, my condolences to you.
To Brad, your in a better place now my friend. No more suffering, no more worries. You touched many of your fellow Soldiers hearts. As you will always be remembered.
Scouts Out- As we shall all meet down at Fiddlers Green.
God Bless

Bob, Bev, Kevin & Kyle Smith

September 11, 2012

Wishing you all comfort.

September 11, 2012

Wish we didn't have to say good bye to you today!! May peace be upon you and your friends and family!! You will be missed banjo Brad!!

Colleen Drake

September 10, 2012

Joy and Robert,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Losing a child is beyond words. I sincerely hope that you find peace and acceptance of his death and remember all the good things he brought into your lives and the lives of others. Sincerely, Colleen Drake

Alesha Valentine

September 10, 2012

Brad will be missed, his family is in my thoughts and prayers.

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