Brad Dunn

Bradley Emerson Dunn passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 58. He was born to Karen and Jim Dunn on September 19, 1966. He grew up in Urbandale and went to Dowling Catholic High School. Brad earned a football scholarship to the University of Nebraska Omaha and graduated from the University of Iowa. After graduation, he enjoyed a successful career in sales.

Brad was married to Giennie Kelley in 1995. They were blessed with two wonderful sons, Bradley Jr. and Alex (Deceased). He had two amazing brothers, Scott and Chris and a loving step-sister, Kristin McCauley.

Brad had a big personality, a beautiful smile and a great sense of humor. He was adored by many and enjoyed time spent with friends and cheering on his Iowa Hawkeyes. Brad enjoyed a motorcycle ride on a warm and sunny day, and loved spending time at Lake Okoboji with family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home with family greeting friends one hour prior. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Make A Wish Foundation, an organization that granted Alex’s wish and brought much joy to him and his family.

Brad is survived by his parents, Jim Dunn (Priscilla Gilbert) and Karen Dunn (Jim Bowman; his son, Bradley Dunn Jr. and brothers, Scott (Lynn) Dunn and Chris (Christi) Dunn. He was preceded in death by his son, Alex Dunn; maternal grandparents, Esther and Vern Hendryx; and paternal grandparents, Ann and Ralph Dunn.