Bradford "Pop" Edward Steinmann Sr.

He was born in Chicago, IL, October 29, 1934. His adoptive parents were Oswald and Margaretta Steinmann. He had one sister, Brenda Newkirk.

Bradford served his country from 1956 to 1959 in the United States Air Force. He married Deanna Schumaker and together they founded Bradanna Inc. in 1967 in Walcott, Iowa. They moved to Marco Island, FL in the early 1980’s, where he purchased Pelican Lawn Service. He sold the service to their son Vince in 1992. He then began operating Bradanna Inc. in Naples, which became a very successful business. Upon retiring, his sons, Joe and Brad W. Steinmann took over its operation.

Bradford is survived by his wife Deanna Schumaker Steinmann and his five children-Bradford W. (Brenda), Vincent (Penny), Joe (Danielle), Christopher (Kayla), and Shelly (Danny). He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren along with three great-grandchildren, and a special friend Doris J. Ashley.

He was a member of St. Agnes Parrish and of recent years attended East Naples Baptist Church.

He was an active member of Florida Flywheelers of Ft. Meade, FL. His John Deere Tractor collection was the pride and joy of his life. Upon meeting Bradford “Pop” you felt you had always known him. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 11:00 am at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens, 525 111th Ave N, followed by the Funeral Service at Noon. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to East Naples Baptist Church, 1697 Shadowlawn Ave, Naples, FL 34112.

Interment will be in Walcott Cemetery in Iowa.