Bradley Waters was born to Ross and Florence Waters in St. Francis, Kansas on July 20, 1935.  On Sunday, February 17, 2019, while in the St. Francis hospital, Bradley departed this world after 83 and a half years.

Bradley was the first born child of Ross and Florence Lorenzen Waters. Royce, Patty (Jankovits), and Lyle completed their family. Bradley was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Bradley graduated from Bird City High School in 1953 and then attended Pittsburg State for one year and then came back to do what he loved most, farming.

Family and farming took priority in Bradley’s life. He was proud to be the third generation owner and operator of the farm west of Bird City.

He was baptized as a child in the Bird City Methodist Church where he served in many capacities during his 83 years.

In 1959, he and Barbara Ough were united in marriage at her parent’s home. She was the love of his life. This union was blessed with four children, Greg, Ann, Matt and Jon.

Bradley loved attending school activities especially sports and music concerts that his children and grandchildren participated in.

The communities of Bird City and St. Francis were also blessed by his commitment to serve and support community events and organizations.

Bradley is survived by his wife Barbara of nearly 60 years; Greg, his wife Lisa sons Eric and Logan; Ann, her husband Doug, sons Ethan and Alex; Matt, his wife Karoline, daughters Bridget Martorano, Tiffani Bair, sons, Evan and Brock; and Jon, his daughters Tommy Ann and Hally Rae and son Lincoln.  He also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Bradley was a strong, quiet man but would love to surprise people with his off the cuff comments and make people laugh with his quick wit. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.

Memorial services for Bradley will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM CT at the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Bird City with Pastor Kevin Dixson officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in the St. Francis Cemetery, St. Francis, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of your Choice or to the Cheyenne County EMS and may be left at the services or mailed to Knodel Funeral Home, P.O. Box 606, St. Francis, KS 67756.

Memorial service arrangements have been entrusted to Knodel Funeral Home in St. Francis.