Ronald Bradt

1938 - 2024

Bradt, Ronald
ROTTERDAM - Ronald D. Bradt, beloved friend, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away August 31, 2024, he was 86 years old.
He was born February 21, 1938, and was raised in Rotterdam, N.Y., the youngest son of Stanley and Veronica Bradt (deceased). He has two older siblings, Rosemary (John) Zongrone, and Robert (Dianne) Bradt. Ronnie married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Lynn Davies (deceased) and bought a home in Carmen. Ronnie and Lynn raised three children, Douglas (Deb) Bradt, Daniel Bradt (deceased), and Diane (Jeff) Hayden. They were also blessed with several grandchildren: Dennis Bradt (deceased), Darryn (Tayler) Bradt, Danielle Hayden, Heather (Ryan) Hayden, and R.J. Hayden. Ron also recently became a great-grandfather to Callie Bradt.
Ron graduated from Draper High School in 1956. He then completed an apprenticeship to become a union Sheet Metal Worker for Levi Case Co. where he spent most of his career. Known as "Duke" to friends and coworkers, he had a passion for skiing and golf and will be fondly remembered by the St. Patrick's Day ski group and his Friday night golf league. Duke was an avid N.Y. Yankees fan, which created many awkward moments on his annual vacation trips to York Beach, Maine (Red Sox country). He was also an active member of the Rotterdam Elks and Eagles clubs.
The family would like to thank the staff at Glendale Nursing Home, especially Randy, for their care of Duke over his final days there.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his calling hours on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, N.Y. 12205. All are invited to attend his funeral service on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 2501 Troy Schenectady Road, Niskayuna, N.Y.