Bradley Wayne Critz was born December 11, 1934 at Herman, MN, to Harry and Maude (Storey) Critz. He attended school in Herman through the tenth grade. Brad was honorably discharged from the US Marine Corps., in 1953. June 18, 1955, he was married to Audrey M. Fiskari at New York Mills. He worked as a peace officer for Spring Valley and Clinton, MN, and was also a deputy sheriff. Brad then worked as a truck driver for many years; never officially retiring. He was a proud member of the NRA. He loved being with his family and taught his children and grandchildren appreciation and the value of nature. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. Brad died on Tuesday morning at his home in Louisburg. He had attained 79 years, 4 months, and 18 days of age. He is survived by his wife, Audrey, of Louisburg; two children: Sheila Cusick of Louisburg and Mitchell (Julie) Critz of Alexandria; four grandchildren: Zach Cusick and his fiancé Kristine Slaughter, Kilie Cusick, Jessica Critz and her fiancé Adam Peterka, and Mikayla (Tyler) Netter; three great-grandchildren: Bradley, Kogan, and Ramara Cusick; his brother, Lyle McFarling, of Mankato; and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Maude Critz; his step-father, Clinton McFarling; and his step-brother, Larry McFarling.