Bradley Ray Andersen
April 11, 2020
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Bradley Ray Andersen, 70, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Brad, the son of Hans and Norma Andersen, was born July 7, 1949 in Primghar, Iowa. He grew up in Paullina, Iowa and graduated from Paullina High School. After high school, Brad moved to Des Moines and worked at various jobs. He started with Federal Express in 1976 and worked there until his retirement in 2014.
Brad was an avid bicyclist, and enjoyed riding in Ragbrai with his Team Stops-A-Lot. He worked out at the YMCA in Des Moines, and enjoyed golfing various courses around Des Moines. Brad was a member of Echo Valley Country Club and the Iowa National Guard Reserves.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Dawn Waser; three sisters, Betty Engelke, Darlene Blumeyer and Caroline Rensink; and brother, Merle Beermann.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lori (Brent) Merkley of Waukee, IA, Melissa Andersen (Ryan Higdon) of Des Moines, IA and their mother, Barb (Carlson) Andersen of Norwalk, IA; six grandchildren; his brothers, Henry Andersen of Hartley, IA, Ronald (Betty) Beermann of Paullina, IA, and Merlin (Jen) Beermann of Sheldon, IA; his sister, Bertha Laursen of Mitchell, SD; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway. Social distancing rules will apply. Please feel free to wear your mask. Burial will be at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Primghar, IA on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the YMCA. Condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Zak and Caitlin Sheeder
06/18/2020
We were Brads next-door neighbors from 2013-2018. We are so saddened and devastated to learn of his passing. He was a very special person to us. Always so friendly and dependable. We often referred to him as Grandpa Brad to our children. We have many fond memories of Brad and will cherish them forever. Our deepest condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Brad you will be missed.
Beth Wilson
04/25/2020
Brad's Beaverdale neighbors are shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. We thank his family and friends for sharing Brad with us. I will miss our drive-by chats, Brad.
Paula Kohls
04/20/2020
My condolences to Brad's family. The early risers at the Y will miss you!
Scott Patterson
04/19/2020
Brad was a great man and someone I always looked up to. I was lucky to know him from the old YMCA as part of the Tuesday orange shirt crew and coffee club. He will be missed by many.
Gary eastridge
04/18/2020
bA, Very sorry to hear of your passing, we worked together at federal express in the old days. RIP, man. Till we meet again....ge. 4547
Karen
04/16/2020
Brad will be missed at the Y always a kind smile or snippet of encouragement- Rest In Peace- my deepest sympathies are with his family.
Joe Pascuzzi
04/16/2020
Sorry to hear about Brad passing away. I worked and played golf with him numerous times. I will miss him like so many others at fedex. My deepest sympathy.
Dennis Pickering
04/16/2020
It was so much fun having Brad on our Lake Panorama LIONS CLUB TOURNAMENT team. He was a good golfer and a great friend. Pick, Doc,Kurt. Rest in peace.
Rick Thompson
04/16/2020
I've only known Brad 2 or 3 years through my RAGBRAI team "STOP A LOT". I also was fortunate to play pool with him one night a week with some of those same team stop a lot team mates. His laugh was heartwarming and we enjoyed sharing stories about small farm communities in NW Iowa, where we both grew up. My home town was Sioux Rapids Iowa. I barely had a chance to get to know him, but to meet him was to know him. I will miss sharing time with him. God Bless
Traci Shoemaker
04/15/2020
I spent many early mornings spinning with Brad at the downtown YMCA. It was a pleasure to visit with him. I appreciated him telling me he really did not care for the hot tea I carefully selected. So the next time we stopped by no more tea. ??
Eugenio R Coco
04/15/2020
Dolores and I have had the honor of calling Brad our friend, from the first day we met because of our dogs and every year after that. All the dinners together and all the random visits, the helping hands for any need, the prompt smile and the joyful laughter. He will be sorely missed. A friend indeed! May he rest in peace!
Dan Roby
04/15/2020
I hope you find a good mech. In heaven .. youll need one to keep your truck running ... it was a great pleasure knowing you ... thank you for your kindness ... yes I know why You have a golf club in your truck !!! We will meet again
PHIL&JOAN VANVLEET
04/15/2020
Sorry for your loss. We have many memories of fun on Birch street & meadow drive .
Plus camping trips. We still live on Birch. May the lord bless you and keep you thru these troubled times. LOVE ALWAYS.
Gary Brockman
04/15/2020
B.A. I enjoyed every year I had the Pleasure of working with you 1984-till you retired! You helped me get the Job at Federal Express & I will forever be Grateful! Your Smile lit Up a Room! I will Truly Miss You!
Shari Olson
04/15/2020
Brad and I have been friends at Riverfront/Wellmark YMCA. We had many talks about life and the curveballs we are thrown. I know now, Brad, that someone else has bigger plans for you. RIP, dear friend.