He married his spouse, Helen Nestler, on February 17, 1979, and together they shared a devoted life and family. Brad worked as a siding forman for Brittany Inc. Brad enjoyed watching football, especially the Colts, and the Pacers and recently started to like doing puzzles. He was on the Golf Team at his high school John Marshall and continued to play golf whenever he could as well as watching tournaments. He also drove and worked on Roadrunners at the Indianapolis Speedrome Race Track, home of the world famous figure 8 races and watching Indy car and NASCAR races.
Brad was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sandra Neely; and his brother, Robert Nestler.
He is survived by his loving wife, Helen; his two sons, Brandon and Justin; and his granddaughter, Lilly Hollis.