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Bradley Pruser Obituary
Bradley Wayne Pruser
Aug. 21, 1961 - Dec. 28, 2022
LEROY - Bradley Wayne Pruser, 61, left this world on December 28, 2022, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL, after an extended illness.
A visitation will be held at Eastview Christian Church, 1500 North Airport Road, Normal, IL, Monday, January 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. A service will follow at 10:00 a.m.
Brad was born August 21, 1961, in Clay Center, KS, to Carolyn (Merritt) and Vernon Pruser, the youngest of their five children. He was preceded in death by his father.
The family moved to Farmer City, IL, when Brad was just five years old. After attending Farmer City-Mansfield High School, Brad made his home in Leroy. He was a Water Service Manager for Hicksgas Water Solutions of Bloomington, for more than 20 years and truly enjoyed interacting with his many long-term customers.
A devoted and loving father, Brad is survived by his son, Joshua, of Clinton, and his daughter, Nicole, of LeRoy.
Brad was an active member of Eastview Christian Church and served as a Sunday School teacher for two and three-year old for the last 15 years. When not teaching, he volunteered in the nursery for the "treat" of rocking the babies. He also sponsored a child, Dana, through World Vision, a Christian organization working to help communities lift themselves out of poverty. Avid Chicago Bears fans, he and Josh cheered the team on through many games and seasons.
In addition to Joshua (Jessica) and Nicole; Brad is survived by his mother, Carolyn Pruser, Champaign, IL; siblings: Jane (Patrick) Hayes, Cape Coral, FL; David (Alicia) Pruser, Washington, MO; Sheryl (Michael) Rounds, Mahomet, IL; and Brenda (Michael) Marshall, Albuquerque, NM.
Throughout his life, Brad was a passionate philanthropist who gave his time, blood, and funds to the following organizations which will accept memorial donations made in his name World Vision at www.worldvision.org/donate; WCIC-FM Radio, Peoria, IL, at www.wcicfm.org; American Red Cross at www.AmericanRedCross.org/donate; Eastview Christian Church at www.eastview.church/give.
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Memories and Condolences
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Koranek family
January 7, 2023
Brad is Truly one of the nicest most knowledgeable and hardest working men I know. I always looked forward to him stopping out to work on our water system. I always liked to tell him that our water was not that bad and we just bought the system so we would get to see him once in a while. Brad will truly be missed by all that knew him.
Julie Glawe
January 3, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss!
The Pryke Family
Alicia
January 2, 2023
You are so missed already Brad. My heart broke the moment I heard you were sick. I´m hoping Grandpa was waiting for you with Our Heavenly Father. Life will never be the same without you. I love you.
Dick and Margie Whittenbarger
January 1, 2023
We are shocked and saddened to read about Brad. He has helped us out multiple times as a Hicks employee. Such a nice guy. So friendly and always so helpful. We will truly miss him. Our sympathies to his family.
George and Trish Tilton
January 1, 2023
To the family and friends of Brad,
We are so saddened and shocked to see this obituary. Brad has been our water man for over 20 years. He was the nicest, most genuine man. He was always so personable, knowledgable, helpful, and truly concerned about the customer. We knew we could always trust Brad. One time Brad was working on our water system when we were not home and our Rottweiler snuck in the basement when Brad went out to his truck. The dog ran upstairs and did not wish to go back outside. Brad took the time to somehow coax the dog out of the house and back outside where she belonged! Not many people would be conscientious enough or brave enough to take the time to deal with a strange dog. Brad had a great work ethic and a big heart. What a great guy he was! He will be truly missed. May peace and fond memories help fill the huge void now left in your lives.
George & Trish Tilton
Indian Farewell
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn´s rain.
When you awaken in the morning´s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.
Robert Scarbrough
January 1, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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