Bradley "Brad" Burgard
April 28, 1975 ~ June 7, 2016
Bradley “Brad” J. Burgard, 41, West Fargo passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Sanford Health, Fargo after a courageous battle with Alexander’s Disease with his family by his side.
Brad was born April 28, 1975 to James Burgard and Patricia Buhr. He graduated from Dakota High School in Arthur, North Dakota. He attended Moorhead Tech, graduating with a degree in Chef’s Training. He worked as a chef at various restaurants, most recently with Casselton Country Kitchen, where he was Kitchen Manager. He married Donita Mellem on July 10, 1999 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, West Fargo.
He had a love for polka music as well as fishing and hunting and his favorite animals. He loved spending time with his children. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America where he was a Scout Leader until recently.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Donita, West Fargo, North Dakota; children, Tiffany, Sophia and Carson; parents, James (Rita) Burgard, West Fargo, North Dakota and Patricia (Randy Anderson) Buhr, Embden, North Dakota; 3 sisters, Stacy (Brian) Haglund, Moorhead, Minnesota, Janet (Troy) Bassingthwaite, Bismarck, North Dakota and Wendy (Steve) Porter, Hunter, North Dakota; 3 step-brothers, Randy (Vicki) Wieland, West Fargo, North Dakota, Chris (Shelly) Wieland, Moorhead, Minnesota, Dan Wieland, Jamestown, North Dakota, paternal grandparents, John and Mary Burgard, Page, North Dakota, mother-in-law, Dorothy Mellem, McLeod, North Dakota and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by fraternal grandparents, Ronnie and Joanne Buhr, uncle, Steve Buhr, aunt, Susan Lantz and father-in-law, Gerald Mellem.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo with visitation starting at 5:00 P.M.
Funeral Mass: 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 13, 2016 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 2711 7th St. E., West Fargo, North Dakota.
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So sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to the Burgard family
We are so sorry for your loss. We will remember Brad’s smile, he was always smiling. Sending our love and prayers.
Wendy, Janet and family, Sorry for the loss of brad. Chris and Danielle wold
I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for your family.
Brad was always very kind to me, always greeting me with a smile. God bless his family through this difficult time, prayers always
Prayers and thoughts to all Burgard family. So sorry for your loss.
To all of the Burgad family, I wish to send my condolences and heartfelt sadness at the loss of your son-brother-father. I knew Brad when he attended Dakota High School with my son Randy Cartledge. Brad was always happy, smiling, and just a great kid. I occasionally ran into Brad after he married; he always would stop and chat. His presence will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May he find peace and walk in the glory of God.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Burgard family! Brad was a wonderful friend and a great chef. Our whole family loved him dearly. We thank God for what time we had him as a friend. He is now home again with God. His suffering is over. Rest in Piece Bard. Go with God!
Sorry to hear of your loss praying for your family
From all of the weik family we are so sorry for ur loss 🙁
Prayers and hugs!
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. May you find consolation in the hope of being together again one day in perfect health and to never suffer this loss again.~ (Revelation 21:4) (Psalm 37:29)
So sorry to read about Brad. The loss of a family member is always a trying time. Prayers and sympathy to all of you.
My thoughts are with you all. Brad was a teasing older brother when I basically lived part time at the Burgard house during high school. For that, I’m thankful.
You’re such a wonderful family and Brad’s absence will be felt greatly. I wish you peace.
Sorry for your loss. The family will be in our prayers.
Prayers for family and friends.
I did not get the privilege to meet Brad but I would like to give my deepest condolences to his family and friends. It’s heartbreaking seeing a happy joy filled person as Brad pass away. However there is hope that once again we will see our lives ones like Brad on a peacefull earth (John 5:28&29). Till than we could hold on to that promise and cope with the pain an even like this cause. I hope the bible scripture and the brochure below will help bring comfort to your hearts.
https://download-a.akamaihd.net/files/media_books/d5/we_E.pdf
Brad,
now you can rest in peace and be pain free. You will be missed by so many, but now God has other work for you to do. Rest in Peace.
Sorry to see you go, wish could of said good bye.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Brad was a very nice man. Give you kids a hug for me. Mr. Murphy
So sorry Donita, Tiffany, Sophia and Carson. Brad was always so friendly and optimistic even when he wasn’t feeling good when he came to the school for one of you kiddos. It was obvious to us me that he loved you all very much and that he was very proud of you. Hugs and prayers for you all.
Sorry for the loss! Brad will truly be missed down here in Iowa!!
Dear Patty and family, We are so sorry to hear about Brad. Our sincere sympathy to you all. In friendship, Steve and Diane Hanson, Dolores Corley, Claudia Decker and Nancy Weber
My thoughts and prayers are with you Donita and your children….also with your mother Dorothy Mellem. So sorry to hear the sad news.
So sorry to hear of your loss.
So sorry for for your loss