Carl E. Bradtmiller

Carl E. Bradtmiller obituary, Columbia City, IN

Carl E. Bradtmiller

Carl Bradtmiller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Carl Edward Bradtmiller, age 88, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away at 12:55 am on Monday October 13, 2025, at StoryPoint West, Fort Wayne. Born on June 29, 1937, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of Edward and Dortha (Whorle) Bradtmiller.
Carl attended Central High School and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.
Carl enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling by RV, and watching his children and grandchildren compete in their many sports activities.
Survivors include his children Amy Sadlowski and Brian (Karen) Bradtmiller; grandsons Keith (Rachel Sonam) Bradtmiller and Kirk (Aiwen Liu) Bradtmiller; great grandchildren Henry Bradtmiller and Claire Bradtmiller; siblings Barb Gas, Bill Thompson, and Kay Earick.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dolores Bradtmiller, son-in-law James Sadlowski, sister Cheryl Crupe, and daughter Elizabeth Manns.
A private service was held for Carl, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne.
Arrangements by DeMoney Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.
Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or to sign the online guest register.
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