A visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 22 at the Runge Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 23 at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davenport. We ask the public to observe the social distancing guidelines and wear masks, if possible. Memorials may be sent to the family which will be dispersed to various charities in Brad’s name at a later time. Online condolences may be made at www.therungemortuary.com.
Bradley Dean Roelandt was born on March 24, 1966 in Davenport, Iowa to Lawrence and Patricia (Meier) Roelandt. On August 6, 1988, he married Kelly Dunsworth, with whom he enjoyed 31 years of marriage. Throughout his life, Brad was a hard worker who always took on new challenges and wore many hats. He worked in publishing, starting the Quad Cities Sports Connection and Quad Cities Racing Connection. He and his wife are the proud owners of The Grove in Long Grove, Iowa. In 2008, he began his career with Medic EMS as a certified EMT. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his children, grandchildren, and his wife Kelly.
Those remaining to cherish his memory include his wife Kelly; children: Ashley (Nate) Howard, Aleq (Eric) Roelandt-Pobanz, Cydney (Matt) Weitzel, Rhedt Bradley Roelandt, and Rhys Bradley Roelandt; grandchildren: Hunter, Nolan, Mera, Maya, and Ian; his parents Lawrence and Patricia; siblings: Randy Roelandt, Jay (Dawn) Roelandt, and Kitty (Mike, Jessica, Jenna) Dunsworth-Dougherty; and father-in-law William Dunsworth Jr.
He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law Barbara Dunsworth.
Brad was known for his mastery of the written word, whether it be with his patented dry sense of humor or beautiful moments of poetic sincerity, to help provide insight on the world around him. In Brad’s words, “I am here to tell you that none of us get out of this alive. All we can do is make the most of what time we have left on this Earth. I have a saying that I try to tell everyone: Cherish each day as it comes. Every day is NOT just any other day… it’s another day. Spend it with those you hold dear.”
