Brad Rosenthal

Bradley Kirtlink Rosenthal, 69, of Seymour, Missouri—formerly of Clayton—passed away on July 1, 2025, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield.

Brad was born January 31, 1956, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Donald Eugene Rosenthal and Rebecca Kirtlink Rosenthal. He graduated from Hannibal High School in 1974, and soon after served his country in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Rosenthal of the home; his children, Tricia (Nathan) Hinton, Maxwell (Erin) Rosenthal, and Rachel (Brian) Rosenthal; and his stepson, Jason Childress. He was grandfather to Chloe, Lane, Cooper, and Harper Hinton, as well as Caroline Jacob and Robin Rosenthal. He is also survived by his sisters, Pamela Ann Nickel (Winnetka,IL), Lori Beth Rosenthal (Washington D.C.), and Paula Parks (Lem, Billings, Montana), several nieces and nephews, and his faithful furry companions—his “dogos,” who rarely left his side.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents and by his maternal grandparents, Therman Lee and Wilma Kirtlink of Hannibal, who played a steady and important role in his early life.

Brad had a sharp mind, and a relentless attention to detail. In 1991, he was named World Benchrest Champion as part of Team USA competing in France. His skill with a rifle later turned into a business of his own, where he built custom precision rifles that earned respect in the shooting community.

He worked over 25 years as an air traffic controller for the FAA, serving in Omaha and later at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis. While there, he served as NACTA President, representing his fellow controllers with clarity and resolve. He was on duty during the attacks of September 11, 2001—a day that stayed with him and he spoke about with great emotion.

After retirement, Brad and Jackie left the city behind for the quiet life of Seymour, Missouri. He took to country living. It was a slower pace, and one he came to appreciate.

Some of Brad’s favorite hours throughout life were spent trout fishing at Montauk and Bennett Springs. He returned to those waters again and again and enjoyed reminiscing about his time on the water with his grandfather.

Brad was not sentimental. He didn’t offer flowery words or seek the spotlight. But those who knew him understood his loyalty and his intellect.

A private family service will be held at a later date.