Bradley J. Webster
August 19, 1972 ~ May 20, 2021
Bradley James Webster
Brad was born August 19, 1972 in Lansing, Michigan to Arletta (Visser) and James A. Webster. In 1981 when he was 9, he moved with his family to Stillwater, Oklahoma. He graduated from Stillwater High School in 1991 and earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with minor in German from the University of Oklahoma in 1995. Brad spent 3 months immediately after graduating from OU immersing himself in the German culture and working on a dairy farm near Hanover, Germany. He returned to Stillwater and completed the requirements for a teaching certificate at Oklahoma State University and then moved to Wichita where he taught in the Wichita Public School System for several years. Brad joined the Army Reserves while attending OU and transferred to the Kansas National Guard when he moved to Kansas. He served his country with deployments to Germany and Iraq. He rose to the rank of Major and retired from the Guard in 2020 with 27 years of service.
Brad met Tanya Zobel while teaching at Curtis Middle School in Wichita and they were married in December 2002. In 2005, they welcomed their first born son, James Leonard and in 2010 Joseph Allan was born and welcomed to the family. Brad was baptized at Haslett (Michigan) Community Church in 1972 and joined First Presbyterian Church, Stillwater as a teenager and was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church for the last 15 years. He was a devoted family man, a wonderful and loving husband, father and son.
After working several years for the Wichita Public Schools, Brad worked at Wichita State University in the Upward Bound Program for Veterans. At the time of his death he was the 931st Air Refueling Wing Historian, at McConnell Air Force Base.
He is survived by his wife, Tanya Webster; sons, James and Joseph; parents, James and Arletta Webster; in-laws, Leonard and Nina Zobel. He was predeceased by his grandparents, G.T. and Marion Webster, George and Lorene Visser; and his sister, Jennifer Webster.
Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 N. Greenwich Rd. Wichita 67206.
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Dear Tanya and boys, We are praying continually for you that God will strengthen and comfort you. Ron and Judy Zimmerman
My deepest sympathy to you Tanya & the boys. You in my prayers. Maria Keil
Rest Bradley, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army Reserves and Kansas National Guard, 27 years of service.
I worked for MAJ Webster when he was my Company Commander. He cared for his Soldiers and had so much compassion and empathy for others. You will be missed MAJ Webster.
Brad was an amazing person and I am thankful to have known him. My heartfelt condolences to all his family members and friends.
Served with then Captain Webster in the Kansas Army National Guard!!! A loss to everyone who knew him and served with him!!
I’m terribly sorry for your loss. While I didn’t know Mr. Webster personally, I’ve tried to say hello every time I saw him at work here in Building 1. He seemed very nice. I’m sure he will be missed. Sincerely, Jon
I served with Brad in Iraq and in the 287th Sustainment Brigade until his promotion to Major and reassignment. He was a very nice person and always looked after his subordinates. I will forever remember his smiling face. A wonderful person and a wonderful military officer. Rest Ole friend, God has great plans for you! Master Sergeant Evans…Kansas Army National Guard.
Brad was our son Asher’s Cub Scout leader. He taught him how to prepare for a hike, good sportsmanship, the scout law, scout oath, and my husband Austin and I admired his patience and guidance of the young kids he volunteered to help and led.
We met Brad, Tanya, James and Joseph at Holy Cross church and school. Our kids played together, we double dated with them and hung out with them at Boy Scout events, chess tournaments and always went to couples Bible Study together. We shared family dinners and loved spending time with this beautiful family. We will miss you, Brad, but we will reunite with you in Heaven. James, Joseph and Tanya: We will always be there for you, whatever you need, whenever you need it. We love you guys so much. You are family to us. Dan, Susan, Reagan and Sarah Gronsbell
Brad was a great guy. Truly was a Soldier’s Soldier and never let his rank go to head. It was a pleasure to serve with him and call him a fellow officer. Gone way too soon.
I had the honor to work with Brad when he was with Veterans Upward Bound at WSU. We did a lot of projects together and I really enjoyed working along side of him. I am in deep sadness and pray for all of his friends and family.
We were sorry to hear about the passing of Brad and our thoughts are of him and his family. May the love and support of family and friends help you through this difficult time. Keith Mirkes and Rita Veal
I am so sorry that I just learned of Brad’s passing today and cannot make arrangements to be at this service. Brad was a dear friend when we taught together in the public schools. We had such a strong bond because of our military connections and we did many events together with my choir kids singing the Anthem and his Color Guard presenting the Colors. He was such an asset to those kids and a great friend. He supported everything that I did as a music teacher and I supported him as well in his work in JROTC. Heaven gained a hero May 20th and I pray for his close friends and family. He will be dearly missed.
My deepest condolences to all family members of Brad Webster. Brad was one of my Lieutenant in the 170th Maintenance Company in Norton. I felt he always took his military and family duties very seriously. I’m sure the chasm felt at his loss is deep and wide. My apologies for not being there today in person.
I was very saddened to learn of Brad’s passing. I knew Brad & worked with him in the Wichita Public Schools (USD # 259) Junior ROTC / Leadership Program in the summer & fall of 2011, shortly after I retired from the U.S. Army (28 February 2011). Brad was a good guy, a gentleman, dutiful, dedicated, friendly, & cordial, a fine Soldier & Instructor. I salute you, Brad! Rest in peace, buddy. Eich.
My condolences to Tanya and the boys. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Brad was one of the very first people I met when my family moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma in the early 80s. His sister, Jennifer and I were best friends is middle school and junior high. I knew him as the “annoying” younger brother. He always made me laugh and even then he was dedicated to Scouting and passionate about the military. What an amazing life he lived and such an enormous impact he had on many. My thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
Brad was the force behind the stellar JROTC program at Curtis Middle School. He lead by example and set high standards; the students responded positively and with pride. He will be missed. Hugs to the family.
I met Brad when he came to the 1st LT Lanny J Wallace Army reserve center. He was knowledgeable and very kind. We worked in collaboration at several events supporting veterans and their families. I am so saddened to hear of his death. I pray for the family and that they receive peace and comfort in their time of grief.
They don’t make words for the characters, class, father, and the love the world has for Brad…
Love You Brad , and knowing you Brad will always be my upmost Honor … Hutch