Delbert E. Bradley
March 24, 1925 ~ March 28, 2013
Delbert E. Bradley, 88, founder and co-owner of Bradley Machine, Inc., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Born March 24, 1925 to Jesse Q. and Anna (Stephenson) Bradley. Preceded in death by his wife, Edna (Halsig); parents; brothers, Ralph and Homer; sister, Alverta. Survived by sons, Steven (Bretta) and Jesse (Debbie); daughters, Anna Bradley and Nancy Bradley, all of Wichita; sister, Eva Maxwell of Goddard, KS; grandchildren, Brandon, Brett, Benjamin, Nicholas, Jensen, Brenna, Ashlyn and Camryn. Rosary, 7pm, Mon., April 1; Funeral Mass, 11am, Tues., April 2, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church and School, 132 S. Millwood, Wichita, KS 67213 or The Lords Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.






My way overdue condolences to the Bradley family. My first real job was at Bradley Machine. I have great memories of everyone there and I spent many weekends working with Delbert and Steve working with their cattle. I regretted leaving there instantly.