Bradley M. Schimke, 27, of Clinton, WI, died unexpectedly as a result of an automobile accident on Thursday, June 9, 2011 in Boone County, IL.

Brad was born on July 9, 1983 in Beloit, WI, the son of Michael and Susan (Tschanz) Schimke. He was a 2002 graduate of Clinton High School and 2003 graduate of Lakeshore Technical College. He was employed by The DeLong Company, Clinton, WI, as a grain elevator operator. Brad was a member of the Stateline Goat Club, Rock County 4-H and the American Dairy Goat Association (A.D.G.A.). He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, 3-wheeling, ATV's, softball, playing pool, farming and tooling around in his Jeep.

Brad is survived by his parents, Mike and Sue Schimke of Clinton, WI; his sister, Amber Schimke of Clinton, WI, his brother, Tyler (fiancée Jeannette Hanus) Schimke of Clinton, WI; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Tschanz of Monroe, WI and paternal grandmother, Ruth Schimke of Lublin, WI; special friend, Leaha Johnson and her son, Willie; several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a host of friends.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Joe Tschanz and paternal grandfather, John Schimke.

A Celebration of Brad's Life will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2011, in the River of Life United Methodist Church, 511 Public Avenue, Beloit, WI with the Reverend David Carlson and Reverend Dawn Jeffers-Ramstad co-officiating. Interment will be in the Clinton Cemetery. The family will greet friends and family from 4:00 p.m until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2011, in the Brian Mark Funeral Homes, 1000 Inman Parkway, Beloit, WI and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service in the church.

A memorial fund is being established in Brad's name.