Steven D. Bradshaw, 63, Albany

September 18, 1952 - January 9, 2016

Services celebrating the life of Steven D. Bradshaw, age 63, of Albany will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at a location to be determined in Albany. Pastor Bobbi Bell will officiate and private burial will take place at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls on Monday, January 18, 2016. Steve passed away in the comfort of his home with his wife and children at his side after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. There will be a visitation an hour before the service in Albany.

Steve was born on September 18, 1952 in Watertown, SD to Dale and Donna (Olson) Bradshaw. He was raised with two siblings and graduated from Watertown Senior High School. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1973-1978. He was a man of great integrity, very intelligent, and he loved to “shoot the bull.” On August 11, 1990, he married Denise Mohr in Watertown, opened his heart to welcome her son Chris, and together they had their daughter Kaitlyn. When they met, he was a Packer fan, but Denise converted him to be a Vikings fan. His favorite sport was golf: he loved to play, took part in a Men’s League at the Albany Golf Course, and enjoyed watching it on TV. Steve and Denise were good for each other: he’d help slow her down, while she’d remind him to “keep it simple stupid.” He had a wonderful sense of humor, was funny, quite the character, and would improvise stories to keep folks laughing. He was even willing to look silly, oftentimes donning masks or costumes, or singing songs if that got a laugh. His daughter lovingly called him a “crusty marshmallow” because of his big heart. Steve had a big heart and helped people whenever he could. He also had a soft spot for animals and over the years had dogs, cats, and a bird. He took great pride in his yard and could be found mowing, weed whacking, and gardening. Steve celebrated his 23-year sobriety and was a deeply religious man. He was a good Christian and would witness to anyone who would listen. Steve was a good dad, a great husband, and will be missed so very much. He worked as a groundskeeper at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. He was a member of DAV and the Albany Golf Course.

Steve is survived by his wife of 25 years, Denise, Albany; his parents Dale and Donna Bradshaw, Watertown, SD; his children Sarah (John) Thomas, Ogden, UT; Katherine Bradshaw, Ogden, UT; Christopher (Sara Benzell) Mohr; Maple Grove; Kaitlyn (James) Moore, St. Joseph; his brother LtCol Scott (Robin) Bradshaw, Easton, CT; his sister Rebecca (Dr. Don) Lee, Lincoln, NE; 9 grandchildren; his German Shepherd Max; as well as other family and friends.

He is preceded by his grandparents Boyd & Lillian Bradshaw and R. E. & Nancy Olson.