Bradford E.

Vail

Bradford E. Vail, 84, Lake Mills WI, died on Monday, November 27, 2023, at his home in Palm Desert, California.

He was born on December 1, 1938, in Industry, IL, the son of the late Howard and Bertha (Russell) Vail.

On April 28, 1957, he married Peggy Black. They would be seen still holding hands in public after 63 years of marriage.

He was a devoted husband, father and man of faith. He enjoyed a successful banking career and was involved in the industry for nearly fifty years. He began his career at Citizen's Bank, in Macomb, IL and continued at Exchange State Bank in Lanark, IL. He served as president of Greenwood's State Bank in Lake Mills, WI from 1982 to 2000. During that time he was always active in the community and was a founder of the Lake Mills Community Foundation.

He enjoyed golfing and was an avid supporter of University of Wisconsin athletics. He will be remembered by many for his generosity and philanthropy.

Survivors include one son, Randy (Nancy) Vail of Lake Mills; one daughter, Judy (Kevin) Smith of Moline, IL; three grandchildren Rachel (Tyler) Tietyen, Jesse (Lindsay) Vail, Rebekah (Landon) Flick; four great grandchildren, Audrey Mae Vail, Jaxon Randall Vail, Lauren Ellen Vail and Wren Kay Flick; three nephews, Mark Vail, Andy Vail and Craig Black; one niece, Leanne (Black) Wichus.

Also preceded in death by his brother, Russell.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Real Hope Community Church, 1345 Stonehedge Lane, Lake Mills, WI.

Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the church until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the church.  https://realhopecc.com/give

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