Brad Lee Emanuelson

August 21, 1984 - February 27, 2013

Brad L. Emanuelson Age 28, of Essex, IL, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 27, 2013 due to injuries suffered in an ATV accident. Born August 21, 1984 in Morris, IL. Brad was a member of the Laborer’s Union, Local #75 in Joliet, IL. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed participating in any kind of off-road motorsport. He enjoyed spending time at the South Wilmington Fireman’s Club and the South Wilmington Sportsman’s Club. Surviving are his parents, Wanda (nee Wren) Emanuelson and Rick Emanuelson, both of Essex; two brothers, Eric (Melissa) Emanuelson and Brett Emanuelson, both of Essex; one sister, Tiffany Emanuelson of Essex; three nephews, Derrick, Dylan, and Drew Emanuelson; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Janice Wren of South Wilmington; his girlfriend, Lacie Zingre of South Wilmington, IL; and numerous aunt, uncles, cousins, and friends. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Bill Emanuelson and Sylvia and Henry Watters; and his life-long friend, A.J. Serena. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Braceville-Gardner Cemetery in Braceville, IL. The pallbearers will be Chris "Sprout" Simms, Dane Peterson, Mike Frescura, Ken "Skinner" Serena, Bobby Wren, John Wren, Joey Wren, and Kyle Schock. The honorary pallbearers are Derrick Emanuelson and Dylan Emanuelson. A luncheon following the funeral services will be at the Essex Lions Hall for family and friends. Those who wish to leave food tems can call the South Wilmington Sportsman's Club at 815-458-3568 to gain access to the Lions hall beforehand. The visitation will be Monday, March 4, from 4-8 p.m