A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 (note date) at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.

Brad was born on September 25, 1952 in Marshalltown, the son of William A. and Bette (Bousum) Etter. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1970 and attended Marshalltown Community College.

Brad was united in marriage with Connie Yantis on August 5, 1989 at Green Castle. They were blessed with two children, Andrea and Dustin.

Brad was an electrician and carpenter for the Marshalltown Community School District for 34 years, retiring in 2015.

Brad was a member of First Methodist Church, where he played trumpet. He never read sheet music, instead played by ear. Brad played in many slow-pitch softball tournaments and used to play tennis with hopes to get back out on the court. Brad also enjoyed crossword puzzles, cheering on his sports teams – the Chicago Cubs, Dallas Cowboys and Iowa Hawkeyes, and the idea of fishing, as the timing usually did not work out.

Brad was not one to share his feelings, but he was always there for his family. He loved his kids and cherished his title of Grandpa and Papa.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents; triplet grandbabies, William, Lucas and Evelyn; and his sisters-in-law, Marlys Etter and Shelley Etter. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Connie; children, Andrea (Chad) Duncan and Dustin (Amanda) Etter; grandchildren, Zoe, Izabelle and Zachery Duncan and Xander and Zeke Etter. He is also survived by his siblings, Suzy (David) Gray, Rob Etter, Jenny Etter and Wes Etter.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Brad and his family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.