Brad Michael

Bradley James Michael was born Feb. 18, 1958, in Haxtun to Leonard and Donna Michael. He died Feb. 28, 2022.

Brad attended and graduated from Haxtun High School in 1976. While attending NJC, he met his future wife, Deb May McCoin. He graduated in 1978 with an ag business degree. They were wed March 1, 1980, in Stratton and made their home northeast of Haxtun. Brad continued farming and ranching, working hard through the good times and the bad times to support his family.

In 1984, the couple was blessed with their first child, Andrea Kay, on Jan. 29. A second child, Aaron Lee, was born to them Jan. 20, 1987. They completed their family with the birth of a third child, Alan Austin, on May 31, 1996.

He was a self-employed farmer for the majority of his life, with his wife and kids by his side. He served on many boards, including NRCS Board, Grainland Board, Paoli Co-op Board and Western Phillips County Cemetery Board.

Brad lived by a strong faith and was active in the Fairfield Covenant Church and Berean Bible Church in Haxtun. His greatest joys were his grandchildren. He loved to attend all their events. He loved family get-togethers and attending community functions.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deb Michael; parents, Leonard and Donna Michael; in-laws, Richard and Nova Joy Blancken; cousin, George Michael; and many aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his sister, Vicki and Rex Benson of Sterling; children, Andrea and husband Hazen Schlachter of Holyoke, Aaron and wife Elizabeth Michael of Haxtun, and Alan and wife Kimberlee Michael of Haxtun; grandchildren, Nicole, Ryan and Meredith Schlachter and Colton Michael; brother-in-law, Jim and wife Lori McCoin of Castle Rock; niece, Cori McCoin; and nephew, Kellen McCoin of Castle Rock.

The funeral service was held March 5 at Haxtun Community Center, with interment at Fairfield Cemetery.

Baucke Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.