Dr. Brad was a wonderful vet who helped take care of "Jingle" - our pet rabbit. We were amazed at how he would return phone calls and patiently answer questions. Dr. Brad used his talents for good and we are saddened by his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and A-4 Animal Hospital.

Just an all around great person. 3 of our dogs and our parrot have been loved and healed by him. He will be greatly missed by so many. He's in Heaven now with all the rainbow critters.

Dr Brad helped my friend and her pet family through the most difficult times. I have listened about how skilled he was with his knowledge and what a kind man he was. He was an important role model to my friend and her grief is living proof of the difference he made. I know his impact will live on.

Doctor Brad seen all of our birdies starting in 2020 and he was very kind and very personable. We would always take them for their check ups every year to him and he did such a great job of taking care of them. He was the greatest vet that we have ever encountered and he will be truly missed. Our condolences are with you, family and Doctor Brad's team.

Dr.Brad will be deeply missed-
A caring and compassionate Human 
He took such wonderful care of my fur family .
Love to His Family ♥️

Dr. Brad was one of a kind. I am so grateful for all the years of care and compassion he showed to me and all my furry companions. I know he's in heaven looking after all the pets that left us too soon ... as did he.

Brad could look at the littlest birds and call them “big guy.”  He knew that small guys have big personality!

Dr. Brad was one of the kindest and most caring men I've ever met. The world is a better place because of him. Boopy and I will miss him very much! My sincere condolences to his family, his A-4 family, and to his human and animal friends everywhere.

Brad was our vet for over 30 years. Such a kind and compassionate man. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to his family and everyone at A4.

Brad will be deeply missed. He took care of my bird for 20+ years. Best bird doctor ever thoughts and prayers to the family.

Dr. Brad, we have been so grateful to know you, to have you take care of our animals and to teach us how to be better pet parents. Your  knowledge, kindness, gentleness, responsiveness and open heart made you an amazing vet and human being. What dog but ours would  whine and cry for joy when he knew he was coming to see you? And you were always so helpful in finding ways to help us make our pets lives better. Thank you for being the special person you were. Rest in peace with your family and all the adoring animals and avians who are overjoyed to see you again.

My deepest condolences to all those who loved Dr. Brad. I had only known him for a short time, about 1.5 years, and saw him for a handful of visits for my disabled pet pigeon, Odin. But at the very first visit I knew immediately that Dr. Brad was someone I could wholeheartedly trust. He did not judge me for having an “unconventional” pet, and he treated both myself and Odin with the utmost respect and care. He always took his time to explain things and answer any questions, and he always praised Odin for being such a good patient. 
He was so gentle, kind and caring to Odin and I felt comforted knowing that I had such an amazing person there to help care for Odin. While I may not have had the good fortune of knowing Dr. Brad for decades like many others, he nevertheless has left a profound and lasting impression on me and Odin. I still cannot believe he is gone, but I am so grateful to have known such a wonderful, kind, gentle, caring, patient person - Odin and I miss him so very much. Thank you for everything, Dr. Brad, we are forever grateful for your kindness and care, please rest in peace.

Dr. Brad was our comfort and our reassurance through his care for all of our pets over the decades. He was the best. We will miss him always.

Dr. Brad holds a special place in my heart for the way he cared for our cat, Halo and my bird, Sunnie. He helped us usher Halo over the rainbow bridge with kindness and compassion. He helped me nurse my sick sun conjure back to health when she had a bad infection. He welcomed questions and never made you feel "stupid". I am going to miss him and his care for the animals. Heather Wherry

We were heartbroken when we learned of Dr. Brad’s passing. 
Our deepest sympathies to his family. 

We were with Dr. Brad for over 30 years. We loved and admired him so much it is like losing a part of our family. 

He was always there for our dogs and for us when we needed his guidance and support. Giving tireless dedication and kindness. He cared for them like they were his own and we will be forever grateful to him. 

We will forever miss him and think of him often. 

He served with love both great and small. The kindest heart to hear their call. 

Thank you, Dr. Brad, you’re forever in our hearts. 

Freddie and Nancy Schoneweis &
Lucas, Jessie, Zoey and Bernie

To the Gengenbach Family:

We want to start off be saying, how truly sorry we are for the loss of Dr. Brad. Many of our pets have had the pleasure and honor of being patients of Dr. Brad for the past 16 years. We have always considered Dr. Brad a close friend of us and our pet family. He was a very compassionate and caring person. We thought it was ironic that the picture chosen was of Dr. Brad and Dudley for his obituary since Dudley had been our bird for many years. Dr. Brad and his wife Chris offered to take her on when our family needed to find her a new home. This is the kind of person we will always remember Dr, Brad being. We are sure that Dr. Brad, Dudley, and all his other critters are together and is somewhere continuing to do the things he did best which is helping someone and their pet in need.

Brad was an exemplary veterinarian and a simply wonderful human being.  Like so many in the A-4 client community, we will miss him terribly, but will also celebrate the kindness, comfort and joy that he brought to us, and to so many others.  His life’s work was a blessing to so many creatures and their people, and will remain woven into our lives.  We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, family, friends, and his wonderful colleagues at A-4.   Our hearts are with you.

Our hearts go out to Dr. Brad’s family and friends in this trying time. We will always remember his caring and compassion for us and all of our pets.
The recent loss of two of our pets was made more bearable because of the kindness shown by Dr. Brad and the entire staff. Buttercup, one of our hens, enjoyed her weekly visits with Dr. Brad so she could have her B12 injection. Well, she sort of enjoyed the visits.
We were so fortunate that our pets had such a fine, caring man to help them when they were sick.
Dr. Brad will be missed by everyone.

Dr. Brad was an early mentor of mine and one of the kindest humans I have been privileged to work with. He was amazing with all species and especially exotics and always willing to engage in an educational discussion.

Drs. Jesse and Jerry Ruppert

Brad was a kind and caring person,friend and colleague. He will be sorely missed by the community. Our sincere condolences
 to his family, his staff, patients and clients. In practice there is special bond with a pet and their family, Brad exemplified that bond.

We send our deepest condolences to Christine, and their friends and family, on the passing of Dr. Brad. Brad was a longtime friend of The Gabriel Foundation and he and Chris provided a wonderful home to the birds they adopted from us many years ago. He was always such a caring person and it was so good  to see him at the AAV Conference each year. He had a love of birds and animals and practiced kindness with them and to their humans.  His gentle nature always stood out. His passing is a big loss to so many and like so many that knew Brad, there is sadness having to say goodbye. Brad made this world a better place for animals, birds and humans. May his passing enable him to watch over those he loved from the Rainbow Bridge.

Others have already expressed so eloquently what Dr. Brad has meant to me, my many pets he treated and cared for over many years, and the entire community. My sincere condolences to his family and to the entire staff at A4, all of whom have been the most caring people a vet clinic could have. Peace be with you, Brad.

Thank you Dr. Brad for taking such good care of all of us.  You & your office staff always made me feel so welcome & individually cared for.  I know I will cross over a Rainbow Bridge one day & I am comforted in knowing you will be there awaiting me (in a blink of an eye).  You, my friend were everyone's rock on earth for whenever & no matter when we needed you.  As we animals are one of a kind so were you......our angel on earth.  The bridge you crossed in heaven was gold to match your now golden wings.  At the end of the  bridge hundreds of  your former patients & your own birds & fur babes greeted you behind an invisible gate all jumping for joy to see you.  For you Dr.  Brad, this bridge was like non other.....the 'Golden Gate Bridge'.  Until we see one another again, RIP Dr. Brad - we all love you so deeply.  Lovingly, Broderick James Thompson (Brody)

We loved Dr Brad so much and so did all of our pets who have been cared for by him over the last 35+ years.  From Spikey, Buster, Lucy, Georgette, Max, Maggie, Sam, Maizy, Annabel, and now Clover and Rosie Cotton - we all say ‘thank you for the love, Dr Brad. How we will miss you!’  Thank you Dr Brad for taking care of our dear pets when they were thriving and when we were saying good-bye to them. 
Our hearts are broken and we grieve with your family and staff family.

He is Already missed by sister and myself! Only vet I had since 1985! RIP! BRAD! still so hard to believe and accept! May all your loved ones be surrounded by God and find comfort thru the compassion you displayed while God allowed you to share that with us and all are loving furbabies in this earthly world! Go take care of them all at the Rainbow Bridge! ❤️

Br. Brad  was  my Bird  Petes' vet for years, I'm heartbroken to heard of his passing , my Deepest Condolences to his friends and family. he had such a gentle and kind way about him.   A very well admired and respected man - Ann Meyer

Thank you for all your caring and compassion with my hens.

We came to Dr. Brad many times for our parrot, Merlin. For nail trims, wing trims, and he helped us taking care of Merlin when he broke his foot. Dr. Brad always took the best and careful care of Merlin whenever we went to him. He took care of us too by giving us guidance, reassurance, and being the genuine person he was. We completely trusted him with our little Merlin. Dr. Brad did so many amazing things for all the animals he treated and for the people they belonged to. We will forever miss getting to visit with him and having him there for us. Rest in peace Dr. Brad.

Our sincere condolences to Dr. Brad's family, friends and coworkers. Dr. Brad's passing is such a huge loss for our community. We're comforted knowing he's now surrounded by all the feathered and furry creatures who passed before him and to whom he gave such compassionate care while they were on this earth. 🥹

Brad was my vet for years. He was so knowledgeable and compassionate. I remember him most for meeting me at the clinic on a Sunday night. He came in to help me with my adorable sick American Eskimo. He was so incredibly talented and helped so many animals over his lifetime. The world has said good-bye to a treasure. He is surely in heaven with all our little friends. To the family and friends, you will see him again. God Bless You and give you peace.

Dogtor Brad was such a sweet & caring man. My condolences to Chris & family, plus his amazing staff, and the enitire Lincoln Childrens Zoo staff.  As an in-home pet sitter, I have had the privilege to get to know him thru all of my dog clients that were in his care over the years, and I will never forget his  unwavering love for each and every animal he treated.  I've called on him numerous times, even after hours, and he never made me feel like my concerns were a waste of his time. His dedication to animals is unmatched, and he will never be forgotten.  May he rest in eternal peace.

There will never be another Dr Brad. Our vet for decades. Our sympathies to Chris, his staff, partners and everyone he touched. May he rest in eternal peace with all the pets, including ours who went before us...until we all meet again.  Can you imagine the greeting in Heaven of all the pets who were there to welcome him? How bright Heaven must be right now.

Andie is just the latest of our family's pets to be treated by Dr. Brad. You will be missed!

Dr. Brad was the kindest man/friend/vet I have ever had the privilege in meeting & knowing for 20 yrs.  While we are still shocked by his sudden passing, I am comforted to know he is safely home in Heaven with all of his past patients who loved him so dearly.  Dr. Brad never met an animal he did not treat as though he/she were his very own.  Thank you Dr. Brad for working so hard & tirelessly for each of us.  We will love & miss you for the rest of our days never forgetting your words of comfort, wisdom, tenderness & the love you shared with your patients & we owners.  Everyone that knew you felt blessed  & thankful to have you as their vet.  You were not only an angel on earth to us all, but now you are rewarded as the angel in Heaven you so deserve .  RIP dear Dr. Brad.

He was an animal whisperer he was so patient with all animals

Dr. Brad was always so patient, kind, caring, compassionate, knowledgeable, and empathetic when he cared for all our cats and dogs that we’ve had over the past 40 years.  We appreciate all the wonderful care he has given our pets, and we will miss him tremendously!
Love,
Tiffany and Shannon Patrick

Brad, Carl and I will miss you so much. You were the best vetinarian we have ever come across. It will be so hard for us to find another loving and caring individual as you.  You took great care of all our pets and we appreciate you and everything you have done for us. You will be greatly missed. We love you.
Carl and Jody Davis

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Bradley "Brad" L. Gengenbach DVM

Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery

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