Bradley E. Banitt

Bradley "Brad" E. Banitt, age 65, of Zumbrota, died on Saturday, September 27, 2014, at his home. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church in rural Goodhue with Pastor Justin Gosch officiating. The burial will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date. The visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Brad was born on June 28, 1949, in Red Wing, to Harley and Delila (nee Groth) Banitt. He graduated from Zumbrota High School. On December 27, 1967 he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War, and was honorably discharged on December 14, 1971. Brad returned home and married Linda Miller on September 30, 1972 at Grace Lutheran Church in rural Goodhue. Brad was a lifelong farmer in the Zumbrota area. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Brad is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Jody (Helen) Banitt of Norfolk, VA, Jamie (Josie) Banitt of Mazeppa, Jolene (Christopher) Alms of Red Wing; grandchildren, Andrew and Brianna Banitt, Colton and Logan Alms; mother, Delila of Zumbrota; siblings; JoAnn (Richard) Egge of Cannon Falls, Bruce (Diane) Banitt of Pine Island, Diane (John) Mann of Zumbrota, Brian Banitt of Rochester, Susie (Norris) Thomforde of Goodhue; and many nieces and nephews.
Brad is preceded in death by his father, Harley Banitt.

Arrangements were made with Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

SEP 30. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Grace Lutheran Church - rural Goodhue
Goodhue, MN

Service

SEP 30. 2:00 PM (CDT)

Grace Lutheran Church - rural Goodhue
Goodhue, MN