Bradd Rife

Bradd Rife, age 51, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born the son of Dennis & Beverly Rife on October 10, 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa

Bradd graduated from East High School and was a self-employed painter for 20+ years. He welcomed his son Baylor into the world in 2012, and absolutely loved being a father. He was an avid Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas City Chiefs fan. He loved taking his son to Arrowhead to catch a game and going to sprint car racing in his younger days. In his free time he enjoyed fishing, especially at Leech Lake. Bradd will be lovingly remembered as easy going, fun, and incredibly caring person. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Bradd will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son Baylor Rife, mother & father Beverly and Dennis Rife, brother Chadd Rife, nieces & nephews Chelsea (Frank), Betsy, Frankie, and Bane, bonus daughter Betsy Cleghorn, aunts & uncles Diane, Bill, Lloyd, and Sharon, and a host of extended family and friends.

Bradd was preceded in death by his grandpa & grandma Rife, grandpa & grandma Crabb, and his cousin Ryan Thompson.

Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Runnells Community Center, 108 Brown Street, Runnells, Iowa, 50237.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Bradd.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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