Bradley Winch

Winch, Bradley W. MADISON Bradley W. Winch went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 20, 2008, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 30, 1937, in Madison. Brad grew up in Arena, and graduated from Arena High School as valedictorian of the class of 1955. He attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison, majoring in chemistry and business, and was a member of the UW marching band. Brad was active in Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and enjoyed the opportunity to meet and fellowship with international students. Brad served in the United States Army from 1961 until 1963, in France, during the Berlin crisis. Returning to Madison, he then worked as a chemist for Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Raltech Scientific Services and Hazelton Laboratories for 21 years. He later worked as an insurance agent and for the past 20 years as business partner with wife and artist, Marjorie, in their home-based business, Marj-Originals Art and Calligraphy. Brad was dedicated to a life of faith, serving as elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member and trumpet player at Monona Oaks Community Church, formerly Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marjorie; four children, Glenn (Ann) Winch of Janesville, Cheryl (Christine Hazel) Winch of Minneapolis, Minn., Jana (Carl Damcke) Winch of Chicago, Ill., and Cynthia (Jeremy) Young of Janesville; and five grandchildren, Rachael, Alyssa and Aaron Winch, Emily Young and Ayli Damcke; and his favorite sister, Joan (David) Overson of Port St. Lucie, Fla. Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Fay and Effie (Peart) Winch of Arena. A time of fellowship and a meal will be held at MONONA OAKS COMMUNITY CHURCH, 6200 Monona Drive, Monona, on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at noon, followed by visitation from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. and services at 2 p.m., with the Rev. William Bartz presiding. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Pastor Bartz and the members of Monona Oaks Church and to friends who prayed faithfully and offered much comfort to Marj and family during Brads illness. Also, thanks to the HospiceCare staff who provided compassionate care and comfort.