Dale E. BradwayDale E. Bradway, age 92, of Chapman Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at 11 p.m. in Grace Village Rehab, Winona Lake.
Born in Akron on April 12, 1928, he was the son of Chester and Mary Ellen Clevenger Bradway. He was one of eight Bradway children raised in the home and was a 1946 graduate of Akron High School.
On March 21, 1948, Dale was united in marriage to Gloria Woods; the pair met while roller-skating in Warsaw when they literally collided on the skating floor. The pair shared nearly 70 years before Gloria passed on Jan. 16, 2017.
Dale and Gloria made their home in the South Bend area in the early years. He worked for Drewey’s as a transport driver and was proud to help start Boy Scout Troop 110 in Mishawaka. Later, they returned to the Warsaw area where they owned and operated Woodies Rental for more than 25 years. More personally, Dale was an avid fisherman who enjoyed time spent on Chapman Lake. He was practically the mayor of Osborn Landing is remembered for his daily golf cart ride, picking up rubbish around the neighborhood with his dog, George in their red cart.
Dale and Gloria began wintering in Florida in 1975. There, Dale was active in the Masonic Lodge, he was also a member of the Warsaw Lodge and a longtime member of the Leesburg Lions Club. He had served for many years on the Cardinal Center board and was board chairman for several terms.
Those who survive with memories to cherish include three children: Jim Bradway, of Greenfield; Charles “Chuck” (Janice) Bradway, of Homosassa Springs, Fla.; and Ruth (Ken) Bond, of Silver Lake; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in passing by his son, Larry Bradway; daughter-in-law, Janet Bradway; five brothers, two sisters and their parents.
A Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, where friends may gather for visitation on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. A private funeral and graveside will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the funeral home with Bob Jarboe (ret.), chaplain of Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, officiating. A live stream of the service may be viewed at www.TitusFuneralHome.com by clicking “Live Stream.” The live stream link will be available at 10 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m..
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In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County (where Dale adopted his canine pal, George) or to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice (who tenderly cared for Gloria in her final days).
