...I still think of Brad at least weekly....he is gone but not forgotten, not nearly forgotten!   I still mourn the loss of my good friend....it still just doesn't quite feel real sometimes.  Brad was so kind, gentle and sweet- he would do anything for a friend...a true generous soul.  Lighting another candle for you bro....

Denise - 

I am so sorry to hear about you and your family's loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart felt sympathy.  

Julie Jones

May your family find peace and comfort in your memories and in each other in the days ahead.  I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm very sorry to hear of Brad's passing. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Denise, our deepest sympathy to you in this time of loss.

To the family of Brad Essman.  I worked with Brad at Ameriprise for the last couple of months and am thankful that I was able to get to know him.  He was a great guy and I am very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Dave, Janet and Cecily Waddell

Eleanor,
our hearts go out to you and all of the family for your loss.
Dwayne and Priscilla McClelland
(your Greenfield Telephone friends)

Dear Denise and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you in your sad loss of Brad. You and AL and the boys have always been such a wonderful family and we enjoyed many good times together. You are in our thoughts and our hearts.  May God grant you the serenity of better days ahead. Love to All of You -

Peace be with you Brad. May peace come to your family.

Denise,
Please except my deepest sympathy at this time of unbelievable sadness. I send to you thoughts and prayers, in order that you may find solace, as you move forward and work to find your inner peace. 
Toni Jacobson

Denise, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.  I pray you can find comfort in Father and Son being together again.

Denise and Family:  Our hearts are heavy, as the last two years have been tough ones for you.  Please know that Peggy and I stand with you in this time of loss.  Our prayers are with you and your family.  May God's grace, love and mercy abound you and his peace come over you.  In Him and with sympathy, we remain steadfast and unshakeable-

Jeff and Peggy

Denise my heart goes out to you and your family.  I am so sorry for your loss may the angels be with Bradley and may they watch over you and your family.  With my deepest sympathy. 

Shar Pardubsky

Denise,
We are so sad to hear about the loss of your son.  We wanted you to know, we are praying for you and your family.

Ohh Denise, I am so very sad. Thinking of you and your entire family.
Becky Greenwald

Denise & Brady, 
It's so hard to find the words during a time like this. Please know my family and I are thinking about you and pray you can find some strength during this difficult time by remembering all the great things about Brad and the wonderful times you spent together.

Barrett and the Essman family, I am sorry to learn of Brad's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Denise and family... We are so sad for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers will continue to be sent your way as you deal with this tragedy. Jan and Phil

Denise . . . there are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Denise -- It was a shock when I opened the newspaper this morning. My deepest sympathies for your, your sons, daughter-in law, and grandchildren. Our hearts go out to you all. Janet Roewe PIller

May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.

So sorry for your loss- I have a card for the family but do not have an address.  If someone gets a moment, please email me at jennifer.vawter@ampf.com.  Again we are all so sorry for your loss.

Denise, Our hearts go out to you and to your family. In this photo gallery, Brad's smile and the smiles of the multiple generations, show many happy memories that will last forever. May God bless you and keep you at peace as your hearts hurt and heal.

Denise, my deepest sympathies for this loss. You are in my prayers.

Brad and I recently became friends on FB. We lived on the same street in Urbandale and Brad and my younger brother Dana hung out together. I remember Brad always having a smile and laughing. My thoughts and prayers to the Essman family.

Denise -
I continue to hold you up in prayer as you go through another difficult time in your family's life.

Denise,
My deepest sympathy to you, Donna, Zach and Katherine, Larissa, Sydney and Faith. Brad will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Walt Smith

Denise and family, I am so sorry to hear about Brad, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Pedersen

Donna, I'm so sorry to learn about Brad passing away.  Please know you and your family are in my prayers for strength during this difficult time.  If you need a friendly ear, just call me.  Take care of yourself.

Susan Knight, Aflac

My thoughts and prayers to the Essman family. I had the pleasure of meeting Brad when he joined the Ameriprise family in December. I have received many words of condolence and support to you and your family...he will be remembered by all of us who had the opportunity to know him.

Sorry to hear the news about Brad.  Brad and I connected on Facebook.  We talked about the fun we had as young kids with Chet Bayes, Jimmy Harlin, on 56th street in Urbandale.  We also talked about getting together and catching up.  May the peace that passes all understanding be with you and your family.  God Bless you.

Dear Denise and family:  I am stunned to hear of your devastating news and my heart aches for you all.  He was such an amazing person and truly made a difference in this world.  Through your faith and cherished memories of Brad, I hope you will find peace.

Brad, I'm glad we were able to re-connect recently.  Nothing but great memories of hanging out back in the old neighborhood through high school.  You were always a great friend and will be truly missed.  May God bless your soul and bring comfort to your family.

Dear Denise,  I am so sorry that your family must deal with such tragedy.  I know what you are going through, my son Scott has been dead now 11 years now and you were there for me.  It is one the hardest things you will ever deal with but you will make it to the other side. Prayers and Love .

Denise,

We are so sorry to hear about Brad.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dearest Denise: Susan and I are crushed for you, Donna, Brady, Barret, Katherine & Zachery and Family. Just know we love you so much. Brad adored you and Al. We will always remember him as a litle boy at the Lake. Wish we could take your pain. Love, Susan & Mike Reagen, Naples, Florida

Denise, I have just learned about Brad's passing.  We had been recent friends on facebook and he posted such kind and happy thoughts.  My prayers go out that God will hold you all in the palm of his hand and comfort you.  I am so sorry.  Linda Hutzell

Denise,,
We were so shocked to read about Brad this morning. We remember fondly the days on Thornton. Our thought are
with all of you.
Maria and Greg

Brad was very nice and always had kind things to say. My prayers go out to his family and friends.

Denise, I just found out about Brad. I am so sorry to hear this. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark, Beth, Madison, Aaron, & Haley Gremler

Denise: I just read about your son's passing in the Register this morning. I am thinking about you and praying for you as you go through this very difficult time. Jack Lashier

I have known the family most of my life and Brad since he was little.  My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Essman family. I lived with Brad on Spinney at Iowa State and have many cherished memories of all the good times there. He was a funny, kind and caring soul. He will be truly missed. God Bless you all and may the many memories warm your heart.

I am so sorry to hear of Brad's passing.  My heart breaks for you and my prayers for you all will not stop.

I am so sorry to hear of Brad's passing.  He was such a kind person, funny and charismatic.  He will be missed by all who knew him.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My prayers are with the family in this difficult time.  I knew Brad from Iowa State, and I lived on the same floor in the dorms with him for a while.  May God bless all of you and bring you peace and comfort.

We are sorry to hear about your loss.  May you be courqgeous and strong during the days ahead.  Joshua 1:9

Thought and prayers to the family.  Very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed.

Brad was a classmate of mine, and in my homeroom.  We'd say hello, but never got to know each other very well. Then, in 2011, while everyone was catching up online, for the 25th reunion, I noticed he lived near my sister. We talked about the St.Pete area, caught up on where our lives had gone, shared exciting news of new loves in our lives.... and parted ways again.  So sorry for the loss of such a nice person.... rest in peace, and my prayers go out to his family. I know how much in love he was, and how his words glowed off the page when he talked about his wife.

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.  May God give comfort and hope that He can provide through His loving grace.

My prayers to the Essman family. Brad was a part of our agent family in Jacksonville and a joy to know. I was always in awe of Brad because he was such a smart guy and achieved so much in his life. May he rest in peace and may God give you the Essman family strength through this very difficult time.

Thoughts and prayers to your family. So very sorry for the loss of Brad. We will be thinking of the Essman family....big hugs from WV ...Alison

IM SO VERY VERY SORRY FOR THE ESSMAN FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS.....I HOPE YOU FIND THE STRENGTH AND COMFORT IN GOD ...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE ESSMAN FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!! SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR YOU DONNA AND THE KIDS....I HOPE AND PRAY THE LORD WILL COMFORT AND STRENGTHEN YOU DURING THIS VERY SAD TIME !!!!!!!!!!!

Your bright smile, warmth and sincerity will be greatly missed, my friend.  God bless you.


Maria Endres

You were a good friend to me. I wished we could have me up  last week when I visited michelle in Jacksonville. I will miss you !!!!

I am crushed to have lost one of my cherished longtime friends.  Praying for peace in this sad time for family and friends, we all lost someone special and dear. His gentle, sweet soul will be greatly missed...

I feel fortunate to have reconnected with Brad so long after high school. I wish we could have had more time to laugh together like we used to. Good bye, my friend. You will be missed.

I would like to pass along my thoughts and prayers to Brad's family; I hope you find strength from each other during this difficult time.
Brad and I were roommates at Iowa State when we moved off campus along with Mark Gremmert, Dave Murray, and Kevin Collins.  Over the last 20 years we have reunited on various trips back to Ames, down to Key West, and out to Breckenridge.   I am saddened by his loss; may he rest in peace.

Denise,  We are so saddened by the news of Brad's passing.  We send you strength in the difficult days to come.  Love,  Joyce and Rick

Rest in peace my friend. We never did get that book going did we. HUGS

We'll miss you, Spinney brother.  I always wanted to get together whenever you came back from Florida and am sad that it never got done.

OBITUARY

Bradly Allen Essman

May 24, 1969 – April 17, 2013

Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home

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