Bradway Allen "Brad" Liddle, Jr. Fitchburg, Wisconsin Obituary

Bradway Allen "Brad" Liddle, Jr.

OREGON - Brad Liddle, age 82, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Agrace HospiceCare, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 28, 1939, in Elkhorn, Wis., to Bradway A. Liddle., Sr. and Charlotte Sturtevant Liddle. Brad grew up in Delavan, Wis. HIs father was chief of the Delavan Fire Department and Brad began firefighting when he was 16. He continued as a volunteer firefighter through his college years during vacations. He attended the University of Wisconsin, majoring in accounting, where he met a lifelong dear friend Jon Lindwall, who preceded Brad in death in December 2020. Brad attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School, earning his JD in 1964. During his law school career, Brad was a member of Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif. He was admitted to practice law in 1964 and then clerked for two years for Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Horace Wilkie. In 1966, Brad started law practice with the law firm of Boardman, Suhr, Curry & Field, now Boardman & Clark, becoming a partner in 1969. He loved practicing law and being a litigator. He was with the Boardman firm until his retirement, after more than 48 years. He and the late Henry Field became great friends and colleagues. Brad had great respect for Henry and valued his friendship. Brad and Cynthia Gregg Liddle wed in 1963 and moved to the Village of Oregon. They had two children, Stacy and Brady. Brad enjoyed community activities such as youth sports and other activities. He loved his children dearly and spent much quality time with them. Stacy “Bud” and Brady “Gummer” have wonderful memories of all the fun adventures and remember him as sea of calm, a civil war buff and an avid fan of the Badgers, Bears and Yankees. A subsequent marriage between Brad and Janice Jardine followed in 1992, ending in her death in 2001. Brad’s stepchildren from that marriage are Dan, Jennifer, John and Jill. In October 2002, Brad and Suzanne Williams Liddle married, with many family members and friends in attendance. They had been colleagues and friends for many years before their marriage. Brad and Suzanne were fortunate to share a happy life filled with travel and good times with family and friends. Brad’s grandchildren, Kayla and Brandon Liddle, were an important part of his life. He loved attending their sporting and other events as well as participating in many other activities with them. They will miss him dearly. Brad had many friends and was very social. He enjoyed being with friends and family and loved a good laugh and a good time. He was a bit of a character and frequently gave nicknames to his favorite people. His was a life well-lived. During the past year, he greatly enjoyed visits at home and later at Agrace HospiceCare from family, former colleagues and friends, and his sense of humor was still present almost to the end. Thank you to all of you for those precious visits. Brad is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his children, Stacy (Bob Cowley) Liddle and Brady (Tammy) Liddle; and grandchildren, Kayla Liddle and Brandon Liddle. He is also survived by stepsons, Dan (Julie Matthews) Goff, Steven Goff and Brian (Gabriela Cerghedean) Goff; and step-grandchildren, Carson Goff (Chris) Siebert and Alexander Goff. He is also survived by his beloved dog, Max. He was preceded in death by his parents, Brad and Charlotte Liddle; his younger brother, Lon; as well as many relatives and friends. In accord with Brad’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Instead, a visitation/celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The family wishes to express their gratitude to staff at Agrace HospiceCare for their kind and compassionate care of Brad. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711, The Oakwood Foundation or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608) 442-5002
February 28, 1939 - September 16, 202102/28/193909/16/2021
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Barb Paterick
May 1, 2022
I'm not sure who will receive this. I now live in Oak Park, IL and I just happened to run across Brad's obituary. I am so saddened. Although I hadn't seen Brad in many years, I think fondly of him as one of my very close mentors and friends at the Boardman firm. Suzan... Continue Reading
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Dan, Jennifer, John & Jill Jardine
October 22, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! He had a good life, thankful we were part of it for so many years. The Jardine Kids & Family
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George Cybulski MD
October 13, 2021
It was a great pleasure and privilege to know Brad Liddle. My good fortune to meet him was under the stressful circumstances of the courtroom which did not deter Brad’s ability to reach out to me afterwards to forge both a working relationship as well as enjoying each ot... Continue Reading
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Atty John C Mitby
October 13, 2021
Brad was a first class person and excellent Atty. He always took time to help out younger lawyers understand the legal profession. His word was a bond. You did not need anything in writing. He cared for his clients. There is a saying that they do not make that type of pe... Continue Reading
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Frank McClellan
October 1, 2021
Brad (Bullet) Liddle was a member of our 1957 Delavan High School class. Brad and I shared growing up years in the Congregational Church and the youth group or PYF. No one enjoyed life with humor more than Brad. Somehow I ended up with a nickname of "Crow" created by him... Continue Reading
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Catherine Rottier
October 1, 2021
Brad developed a lot of legal talent during his long career at Boardman. I was one of the many attorneys who was lucky enough to try cases with him. He gave me a chance and he gave me a nickname. I am grateful for both. Cathy “Flip” Rottier
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Myra Ahrens
October 1, 2021
In 1967. I gave birth to a little girl who did not make it. Brad and Cynthia lived across the street from our house. That evening in the Hsp was a very sad time for me. Brad arrived to see me and I will never forget the feeling of his arms around me. As years went on we... Continue Reading
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Sarah
October 1, 2021
Suzanne and Brad at a Dane County Bar event. I will miss Brad's sense of humor and am grateful for all the years we got to practice together. He was a wonderful mentor to me. My condolences to all of Brad's family.