Irelan, Brad Luther "Irish"
Brad was born on January 29, 1951 in San Diego, California. On Sunday, June 20, he passed into the arms of his Lord, forever finding peace. Brad is survived by his daughters Ericka Irelan, Attorney Monica Irelan Karas (Jay Karas) & Rebecca Irelan. Further survived by his grandchildren Dominic & Nina Mancuso; Noah & Mohrin Karas; and Candice (Brian) Rasch, Alyson (Raymond) Sterling, Larz, Londyn, Jordyn & Sawyer Anderson. He is further survived by his eight siblings: Geri Randt (Scott), Leonard (Cynthia) Hester, Lynn (Faye) Hester, Tina Roberts (Harry), Cheryl Fischer (Deane), Carol-Le Stewart (Mark), Vicki Widule (Thomas), and Christopher Irelan. Also survived by other family and friends.
Brad was a resident at Boland Hall at the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Union Grove where he will be missed by the staff and members alike. Brad was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served honorably in Viet Nam. He was a renowned local artist beautifying classic cars and motorcycles for the better part of his life.
The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at both WDVA - Union Grove and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee for their compassionate care of Brad over the last few years. A special thanks to Renette, LPN and Celeste CNA at WDVA, Bolden Hall, Union Grove for their exceptional care for Brad.
Visitation on Monday, June 28, 2021, 4:00-6:00 PM at Brookfield Lutheran Church 18500 W. Burleigh Rd., Funeral Services Monday at 6:00 PM. Private Interment Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Veteran's Outreach of Wisconsin for the Gary G. Wetzel Veteran's Tiny Home Village or the Fisher House of Wisconsin, in Brad's name.
Until Valhalla...Semper Fi Marine
Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home
South Suburban Chapel
414-282-6080