Bradley E. Tollakson age 41 of South Wayne, WI, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at his home following a courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born March 28, 1967, the son of Gene and Mary (Keough) Tollakson. Brad marched with the High School Band and graduated from Black Hawk High School in South Wayne in 1985. He lived all of his life in South Wayne.

Brad is survived by his parents: Gene (Mary) Tollakson of rural South Wayne; three brothers: Olen Tollakson, Randy (Tammy) Tollakson and Scot Tollakson, all of South Wayne; a special nephew and niece: Maxwell and Abigail Tollakson. He was preceded in death by one brother: Darrell Tollakson in 1969; his maternal grandparents: Edmund and Ethel Keough; paternal grandparents: Harvey and Blanche Tollakson.

He was interested in astronomy and was in the process of writing a children's book about his dog Chrissy and her escapades.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008 at Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle with Rev. David Wanish of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Argyle officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Gratiot, WI. A visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com

For those who prefer a memorial has been established in Bradley's name.