Bradley Warren Reimal

Bradley Warren Reimal, 85, passed away at home with his girls by his side on March 30, 2022. Brad was born in Kansas City, MO on September 12, 1936 to Jacob Harry and Dorothy Amanda (Bartley) Reimal. He was the eldest of the four boys. Brad graduated from Northeast HS in 1955. His favorite activities were football and choir. He joined the Naval Reserve the summer after his junior year and went to boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Can you imagine being one of his teachers his senior year? After graduation he went to work at Sheffield Steel, which became Armco, then GST. He retired in 1997 after 41 years as an electrician and Union Safety Coordinator. He served many years in various elected positions of the United Steelworkers Local 13. He was an invited speaker to industrial safety and health conferences and conducted safety seminars at KU and MU. This was a perfect fit for his years of dedication and service to the safety and wellbeing of co-workers.

Brad always wanted to know how things worked and could fix anything. He was a lifelong learner and always challenged himself in new areas. He was a private pilot and Vice President of the Mitchell Flying Club out of the Independence Airport. Brad was a fan of the Chiefs, Royals and local college teams. He was an avid hunter, marksman, fisherman and conservationist. He loved extended hunting and fishing trips to Utah and Wyoming.

Brad served multiple communities for many years in leadership positions, on homeowners’ boards and general volunteering. He was an active member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Independence and currently Woods Chapel Church UMC. He was a member of and volunteered for the Kansas City Symphony Alliance.

Brad was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Carolyn Kaye (Clark) Reimal, son Brad Jr., and brother Don Reimal.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sharon Kay (Mitchell) Reimal. They married March 22, 1970 in Lee's Summit, MO. Thereafter one was rarely seen without the other. Also surviving, are daughters Cheryl Reimal Graves and Tom, Deborah Kay Reimal, and daughter-in-law, Karen Reimal of Clinton. Two grandchildren, Dan Reimal of Clinton, Ben Reimal and wife Deanna of Texas, and two great-granddaughters, Harleigh and Cassadee. He is also survived by two brothers; his twin, Hadley; and Roger Reimal and wife Dee, as well as nieces, nephews and many, many friends.

Brad was known as a man of hard work with the highest level of honesty and integrity. He lived his values every day and passed them on to his children. He was active in BSA Troop #207 and retired an Eagle. All who knew him agreed that he lived his life according to Scout Law.

He and Sharon loved their time together and enjoyed their children, extended family, and friends. They especially loved hosting big family functions. They loved their lake home, traveling the world, and meeting new people. Brad is deeply loved and missed by Sharon, his family, friends and community.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or Woods Chapel Church UMC, Lee’s Summit, MO.

A celebration of life memorial service for Bradley will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 6:00PM followed by a visitation at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64064.