Bradley G. Bethke, age 54 of Andover, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Brad loved life and lived it to the fullest. Many people that knew him consider Brad to be their "best friend." He is loved and will be missed by all of his family and friends!

In addition to his grandparents, Gordon and Esther Bethke and Walt and Frieda Lilyquist, Bradley was preceded in death by his sisters, Debbie Bethke and Theresa Oxendale; nephew, Brandon Bethke. He is survived by his wife, Amy Bethke; parents, Gary and Reva Bethke; sisters, Penny Kletschka (Joe), Sandy Gohde (Kip), Meghan Bethke, Jaida Samudra, Sabrina Brick (Gary), and Zan Bethke (Greg); mother and father-in-law, Roger and Sigrid Hubley; brother-in-law, Gary Oxendale; also many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Brad's Life will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Log Church, 37218 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN. The service will begin at 12:30 pm and will be followed by a reception from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at The Wharf, 12986 County Road 16, Crosslake.

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home of Andover (763) 767-7373