Robert J. Bradford

Robert J. Bradford, age 99, of Fonda, Iowa died February 12, 2026 at Accura HealthCare of Pomeroy.

Funeral Mass will take place Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, St. Sebastian Parish in Fonda. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Catholic Cemetery in Fonda. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service with a KC Rosary beginning at 10:00 a.m. all at the CHURCH. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Fonda is in charge of the arrangements.

Bob was born on the family farm August 25, 1926. He was baptized and confirmed into the catholic church. Bob attended school at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic School where he graduated in 1944.

Bob was drafted for WWII and arrived in England on the Queen Mary. He took part in the Battle of the Bulge.

Bob attended Buena Vista College for a couple of years and then went to California and worked for American Standard.

Upon returning home, Bob began his farming devotion with his brother, Bill. They farmed for many years south of Fonda. The farm is still in the family.

Bob was a devoted Catholic and was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Fonda. He also served as a Knight of Columbus for many years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his nieces and nephew, extended family and many friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Anna; his brother, Bill; and sister, Mary Anne Orchard.