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Bradley Felske Obituary

Bradley Allen Felske

Bradley Allen Felske passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on July 30, 2025, after a courageous 17-month battle with cancer - a journey marked not only by endurance, but by profound love for those closest to him. It was his way to show how much he loved us by fighting to the very end. He left this world surrounded by 17 of his cherished loved ones, a testament to the relationships he nurtured and the life he lived.

Brad is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Sarah; their children, Nathan, Evan, Alex, and Joshua (Isabelle); his parents-in-law, Andy and June Blakely; his sister, Jennifer (Randall) Daniel; brothers, Andrew (Abby) Blakely, Kyle (Rachel) Gray, and Jason (Janell) Tucker; uncle, Jim (Terrie); sister-in-law, Aimee Blakely; aunt, Mary Lou (Phil) Rudolph; many nieces and nephews; and a vast spiritual family of brothers and sisters in Christ who walked alongside him during his difficult journey.

He is also survived by his 95 year old grandmother, Joyce Felske, who encouraged him to continue to trust the Lord.

Brad was the light of our lives and always full of passion for life - a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend. His hobbies ranged from snow-skiing to scuba diving, mountain biking, martial arts, ballroom dancing, roller hockey, pickleball, golf and water sports. He savored the 4:34 AM workouts, gourmet cooking, tea and cookies with audiobooks, board games until dawn, packing the car for vacations, moviethons, winter fires, and Bible studies. But above all, Brad's greatest joy was sharing those experiences with the people he loved, always building meaningful relationships and treasured memories.

Professionally, Brad devoted 30 years to OI Glass, where he worked as a Global Information Architect.

Faith was central to Brad's life, and he deeply cherished the journey of seeking God's truth with Sarah and their sons. His legacy lives on in the love he gave, the joy he inspired, and the truth he pursued. We await the day we are reunited and join him in the feast at the end of the age.

Friends and family may gather on Sunday, August 10, 2025, beginning at 1 p.m., at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43623, where the service will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a fellowship meal. In true Brad fashion, guests are invited to wear Hawaiian shirts, bright colors, or anything that feels comfortable or celebratory to reflect his colorful spirit and love for joyful community. All are invited to stay and participate in one of Brad's favorite activities-sharing a meal over meaningful conversation. In his spirit of connection and joy, we welcome you to gather, reflect, and celebrate the richness of the relationships that mattered most to him. Further details on the meal will be announced at the service. Online condolences may be made to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Blade on Aug. 3, 2025.

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Darlene M. Stammer

August 5, 2025

Brad was lots of fun and very smart. Darlene Stammer, his piano teacher.

Pam Sheets

August 4, 2025

I know Brad when he moved to Lake Seneca with his wonderful family. You can tell by how his children grew up to be wonderful people. What a tribute to both Brad and Sarah! Brad was a Lake Seneca board member and did a great job there too. I´m so sorry to hear of his passing. We absolutely KNOW he is in the arms of our Lord. Our sincere condolences to the whole family
Pam and Rich Sheets

Elaine E Barton

August 4, 2025

As a friend of Bradley's 95 year old grandmother Joyce Felske I send my condolences to the family. Comforting to know you will be with him again one day. With love, Elaine Barton

Julie (Dear) Shaffer

August 2, 2025

So sorry for your loss Lee, Teresa, and Jennifer.

Marilyn Dauer

August 2, 2025

Sarah and boys,
Jim and I send our sincere condolences to you as you journey through this desert of grief. It was our privilege to have you as part of our Lake View family.
We will continue to lift you in prayer.

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