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Bradley B. Willhite – husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend – passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was 56 years old, born Dec 11, 1962.

Brad grew up in St. Paul, graduating in 1981 from Como Park Senior High. He was a well-known athlete that excelled in both football and baseball. High school is also where he met his wife Lisa.  They married April 26, 1985. Shortly thereafter, their family grew and they relocated from St. Paul to the Chisago Lakes area. Brad shared his love of sports with his children through coaching and with endless encouragement. Friends will remember him for his great smile, his love of cruising the ocean and cheering for his favorite Minnesota sports teams.

Prior to relocating to Rotonda West, Florida, Brad worked at Tetra Pak for 23 years. He enjoyed playing disc golf with his sons and visiting the beach often.

Brad will be dearly missed by his wife Lisa; children, Brian (Briana), Nikki (Dustin), David and Heidi (Tyler); mother Patricia Willhite; siblings, Greg (Denise), Jeff (Cherie) and Susan (Dale); extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son Andrew and father George.

A gathering for family and friends is Thursday, April 25, 2019 from 6–8 p.m. at Grandstand Funeral Home in Lindstrom. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.

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