Brad J. Wara

Brad, a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and best friend was taken too early from us unexpectedly on October 29, 2010. Brad was 23 years of age.

Brad was born in Oshkosh on October 20, 1987 and is survived by his loving parents: James (Julie) Wara and Laurie (Mark) Hetland; his siblings: Kelly (Wesley) Schwarz, Katie (and fiancé David) Holzwarth, and Wesley Wara; three step-brothers and a step-sister: John and Devan Kuether, and Steve and Laura Hetland; a niece and nephew: Madison and Caden; his grandparents: Richard and Marie Smith and Patricia Hetland; as well as many loving Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and friends.

Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents: James and Betty Wara Sr. and many loving family members too many to mention but not forgotten.

Brad enjoyed “family get togethers” and was an avid basketball player and sports fan. The Badgers and Packers were his favorite teams. He scheduled all his events around them, and never missed a game. During Packer games, his phone was on speed dial directly to his Dad to share the excitement of a Packer's touchdown. Brad adored his precious niece and nephew Madison and Caden who filled his life with laughter, silliness and love that only children can. “B” you will remain in our hearts forever and we know that your love for sports (especially basketball) has now taken you to the TV Room and Basketball courts of heaven.

The funeral service for Brad will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Wichmann Funeral Home, Tri County Chapel, 3212 S. Oneida Street in Menasha. The family will receive relatives and friends from 3:00 until 8:00 PM on Wednesday November 3, 2010, and again on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.

“Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever.
We Love You and Miss You.”

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
920-831-9905