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.
Butch Engelke
04/15/2020
So very sorry to the family Of Brad. He is in a better place now.
He will be with his twin Sister Betty and other Brothers and Sisters.
Clem Sevde
04/15/2020
So sorry for your loss. I met Brad a couple years ago at Echo Valley when he joined our regular golf foursome. We played several times a week through this last summer and met for lunch a couple of times this past fall/winter..Brad managed to enjoy the game, even as his health failed. My wife and I wish to pass along our sympathy to his family and friends.
Cynthia Rensink Webb
04/15/2020
Dearest love ones,
Im so sorry Brad is gone too. Brad, little Betty and Henry were my playmates. There is comfort in the party the family will have in heaven now that Brad is home. I see the holidays at Grandma and Grandpa Appeldorns house. The men in the closed in porch, playing cards and joking. The ladies in the parlor and Grandpa handed us kids all a nickel and we went in a herd to downtown Paullina. I believe it wouldnt be heaven without them all together. We love you all and our sincere sympathy.
All my Love, Cynthia and family.
Joe Anderson
04/15/2020
I knew Brad from the downtown YMCA. I always enjoyed our talks and our many laughs! Gonna miss you my friend....God Bless you.
Margaret Spikes
04/15/2020
I had the pleasure of knowing Brad through the YMCA. I will miss his smile and his hugs. Can't believe he is gone. Rest in peace Brad.
Tony A. Powers
04/15/2020
Brad Was My Brother From Another Mother As I Called Him. I Loved Working Out At The Y With Him And Discussing Drake Sports. Well Miss You Buddy!
Phil
04/15/2020
Bradley your smile was always an inspiration and your coaching was awesome!!
Ted Craig
04/15/2020
I've known Brad since the late 1990s, when I was tagging along with my Dad for morning workouts at the Y. Brad was always there, and even though I was just a kid then, he treated me like one of the guys and was always there to look out for me, give me a spot, and offer advice when asked.
Brad helped to make the Y a friendly, fun, and rewarding place to spend a morning, and I'll always be thankful to him for that. Mornings at the Y won't be the same, I'll miss you, Brad.
Elliott Smith
04/14/2020
Brad was a source of information and strength when I experienced a serious medical procedure he had been thru many years ago. He also often served as my wingman in our YMCA spin class. Great and considerate guy - who has moved on much too soon. God bless and rest in peace, my friend.
Warren
04/14/2020
Some of my best memories was with Brad at the old YMCA in the weight room. He was always helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. He was a great friend. Very sad times miss you Brad.
Joel
04/14/2020
You left us too soon Coach. Miss you.
Kevin Remillard
04/14/2020
Brad was a friend that I golfed, bicycled with, and spent time with in conversation. Two years ago we traveled together to the hospital during his first encounter with the cancer. He had many friends at the Wellmark YMCA, Echo Valley Golf Club, RAGBRAI team Stop A Lot, and others. We remember his fondly.
Steve Baas
04/14/2020
B.A. -
The "old school" Fedex Express employees wish you peace. We did have some memorable moments and fun back in the day!