Bradley J. Wurz of Wausau passed away on Sunday November 26th, 2023 after a year long very brave battle with cancer.

Born on June 20, 1957, to the late Rueben and Georgianna (Hickman) Wurz. His passing came on the 27th anniversary of his beloved "Ma" passing. Brad was the youngest of 9 children and the last to leave the nest so he and his mother had a special bond that can now continue above.

If you knew Brad, you knew he would greet you with a bright-eyed smile and a big "Hello!". He was always known for his sense of humor and ability to chat with anyone anytime. He always had a funny anecdote to tell and welcomed a good chuckle. There was always a place at his table for friends and family. He had a generous heart and a hard-working soul. His ability to make everyone feel welcome was his gift to the world.

After graduating from Marathon High School in 1976, he was employed at SNE Enterprises for 36 years and spent the last 10 years at Menzner Hardwoods until his retirement in 2023.

With over 27 nieces and nephews, Bradley was always available to be the best uncle he could be. He is survived by many and loved by all. He loved to chat with them and be their biggest fan when they embarked on anything new. He was even there to let a few try driving for the first time. He supported buying from fundraisers whenever a niece or nephew would stop by. Anytime there was a project to be tackled, Bradley could be found helping anyway he could, from building a garage to staining a deck.

Always there with advice and a sturdy shoulder, Bradley was the best uncle any family could ask for.

Traveling with his life partner Jeff was an important part of his life. Visiting several places with friends and family, Bradley enjoyed simply being out and about and discovering the world around him. When not traveling he could be found at his favorite hangout the Red Apple. He found many friends and kind souls to surround himself with there. Gardening was another passion for Bradley. He had vast knowledge of all types of plants and could be relied on to know anything you'd want to know about Hosta plants.

Sharing his plants and his knowledge was something that would light up his face and you could tell he was happiest when talking plants. While many may enjoy a simple window to look through Bradley found a stained-glass window even better. He created many of his own pieces and gave several as gifts. His time and talent were shown throughout his art. In his remaining downtime he could be found walking his dogs. He was always happy to talk about them and the mischief they caused. His love for all forms of life was truly shown in his everyday life.

Bradley is survived by his life partner of over 30 years Jeff Jelinski, brothers Floyd (Geri) Wurz, Leroy (Katie) Wurz, Delvin (Joann) Wurz, Adam (Kathy) Wurz of Wausau, two sisters Lola (Tom) Lallemont of Catawba, Pamela (Steve) Lallemont of Hudson, isister in-laws Cathy Kraus and Nancy (Ken) Schmidt.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Rueben and Georgianna Wurz, sister Rudy Ann, and brother Linwood Wurz.

A Celebration of Life will be held Dec. 9th at Good News Church in Mosinee 145919 Lowland Ln.

Visitation will be 9am-12pm, service to follow.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS