Robert H. Bradt

Robert H. Bradt, age 91 of Mentor, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at UH Tripoint Medical Center, Concord Twp., OH. He was born April 8, 1932 in Rome, NY. Bob was a kind and loving man and touched the lives of many. Bob was an Industrial Engineer and worked in sales. He began his career at Otis Elevator in Utica, NY, where he met Rosemary, his beloved wife of 63 years. After briefly transferring to Michigan, he and Rosemary settled in Mentor, Ohio in 1965. Bob then worked for East Ohio Gas, retiring in 1993 after 26 years. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran, attaining the rank of Corporal. He was a member of many organizations throughout his life, including the Sea Scouts as a young boy, the Optimist Club of Greater Cleveland, Junior Achievement, and Sons of the American Revolution. He was a member of the Holden Arboretum for more than 20 years with his wife, Rosemary. Bob and Rosemary also volunteered at the Lake County History Center for many years. He took great pride in his family. When his children were young, Bob was a T-Ball coach for his daughters, and participated in Indian Guides with his sons. He enjoyed annual family winter campouts and many other family traditions. He started the tradition of writing a yearly Christmas poem, which continues today with the younger generations. Bob and Rosemary loved to travel. They went on tours to their home countries of Italy and Norway as well as Hawaii, Alaska, and the western National Parks. They often stayed in Elder Hostels. Bob was the happiest while he was with his family, especially at their cottage on the lake in the Adirondacks. He enjoyed being a captain of his boat and taking his family out for boat rides. He loved his family and attending his grandchildren’s many activities. Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Rosemary (Palmiero) Bradt; children: Judy (Gary) Barnhart, David (Christine) Bradt, William (Deborah) Bradt, Linda (Matthew) Wheeler, Sharon (Stephen) Warner, and Carol (Mike) Mitrovich; 13 grandchildren: Brad (Kassidy) Barnhart, Samuel (Alexis) Barnhart, Isabel, Ethan, Haven and Claudia Bradt, Henry Bradt, Gabby and Maris Hollowell, Jessica and Eliza Warner, Anna and Mary Mitrovich; step-grandchildren: Blyth Barnow and Drew Ocamb; and 2 great-granddaughters: Brooklyn and Layla Barnhart. Preceding Robert in death are his parents, Clarence and Sara Bradt; and brothers, George “Sonny” and J. Herbert Bradt. The family will receive friends from 3:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. The family will have a private mass for Robert at St. Mary of the Assumption Church. A private family burial will be held at Mentor Cemetery with US Army Military Honors. The family request contributions be made to Lake County Historical Society, 415 Riverside Dr., Painesville, OH 44077, or Holden Forests and Gardens, 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH 44094. Condolences may be offered at www.brunners.com

Robert H. Bradt

April 8, 1932 - February 23, 2024