Russell and Patricia Bradfield, both age 85, of Holland, passed away at their home within a few months of each other. Russell passed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and Patricia passed on Friday, February 27, 2026; they were married for 60 years.
Russell retired from Excello-Micromatic Textron where he worked for 45 years and was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War; Patricia worked at Lifesavers for 13 years. They were both members of the Grand Valley Cap N Ballers Gun Club.
Russell was preceded in death by his siblings, David Bradfield, Norman Bradfield, Colleen Nienhuis, Vaila Miller, and Janice Scarberry.
Patricia was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Snow; son, James Alan Funckes; and brother, Richard Wagner.
Together they are survived by their:
Daughter
Caren (Brian) Wagner
Grandchildren and great grandchildren
Brandon (Samantha) Wagner and childrenAndrew Wagner and childrenAnd several nieces and nephews.
Russell is additionally survived by his siblings, William Bradfield, Johathan (Shiela) Bradfield, and Mary (David) Sumner.
Patricia is additionally survived by her daughter, Amy Wolbert; and siblings, Dennis (Shirley) Wagner, and Sandra (David) Noonan.
A time of visitation and fellowship is planned for 3:00-5:00pm Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home, 315 E 16th St., Holland. Their ashes will be interTheirogether in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in their memory may be made to Hospice of Holland.
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