Brad J. Oyen

Brad Joseph Oyen, 32, beloved brother, son, and friend passed away December 28, 2013 after an unprecedented 7 year battle with ocular melanoma.

Brad was a graduate of Potosi High School and received his bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He was thoroughly interested in politics and a die- hard fan of Fox News Channel. When Brad traveled he would insist on finding the best bargain available. He especially valued top rate meals at low cost rates. He cherished the friends in his life, which were numerous, and particularly fancied MOST intelligent company. He had a life-long love affair with his cell phone and Harley V-Rod motorcycle. He took extreme pride in his only nephew, Jaxon, whom he lovingly mentored and taught to just be thankful. He sometimes went against the grain, like being a Bear fan in Packer country. Brad was realistic, hardworking, and had a witty, unpredictable sense of humor. Brad was an inspiration for all of us and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Brad is survived by his parents, Dale and Nancy (Schiffman) Oyen; his brother, Joseph Oyen; sister-in-law to be and special friend, Lacy Leibfried; and his beloved nephew, Jaxon Oyen. He is further survived by his grandparents, Harry and Theresa Schiffman; aunts and uncles, Diane (Alan) Bennett, Lori (Kevin) Pond, Roger (Sadaya) Schiffman, Bob (Lisa) Schiffman, Rosie Oyen, Doris Oyen, Phillip (Gracie) Oyen, Delores Oyen, Darlean (Gene) Sabers, Rita Oyen, Cyril (Aleise) Oyen, La Verne (Marlene) Oyen, Margaret (Gerry) Eastlick, Doris (Peter) Neis, Betty (Ronald) Richardson, Jim Oyen; and many cousins and life-long friends.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Dorothy Menne; grandparents, Peter and Celestine Oyen; and uncles, Harold Oyen, Eldon Oyen, Nilus Oyen, and Ronnie Oyen.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan 2, 2014, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, with Fr. Richard Leffler officiating. Burial was in St. Andrew Cemetery. Friends called from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at the church, and one hour prior to the service Thursday. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Potosi is assisting the family.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Grant County Hospice, Dr. Albertini, staff at the UW Madison Carbone Cancer Center, and Dr. Sato and staff at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA for all their care and compassion given to Brad.

The family requests that in lieu of plants and flowers, donations may be made to the Brad J. Oyen memorial fund.