Thomas “Tom” W. Bradford, 66, of Hutchinson passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at The Villas at Brookview in Golden Valley following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Elks Prayer Service was held Monday, June 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson with interment in Boon Lake Evergreen Cemetery in Boon Lake Township, rural Buffalo Lake.
 Clergy Officiating: Chaplain Catherine Libor-Huse; Special Music by Anthem Lights: “You Raise Me Up”, “Amazing Grace”, “Great is Thy Faithfulness”
 Thomas William Bradford was born on July 2, 1958, in Glencoe to William and Shirley (Tebben) Bradford. He grew up on the family’s 4th generation farm in Boon Lake Township, rural Buffalo Lake. Tom attended and graduated from Buffalo Lake High School, class of 1976, and from Ridgewater College in Hutchinson. He was employed in the newspaper business in Ortonville, then found his life’s work as a printer at Crow River Press in Hutchinson, retiring in 2023.
 As a dedicated Minnesota sports fan, Tom endured Vikings Super Bowl losses and celebrated Twins World Series championships. Incidentally, a purple foam brick was conveniently positioned near the family TV to throw during bad calls against the Vikings. A huge highlight was attending Game 7 of the 1987 Minnesota Twins World Series at the Metrodome. He enjoyed music, his cats, fishing, antique collecting, flea markets across the state with family, hanging out with friends, and bike riding. He logged many biking miles for the benefit of cancer research. Tom was the proud owner of a 1979 Hurst Olds which he displayed at local car shows. He loved family trips to Lake Superior, Florida and most recently Branson, Mo.
 Tom served as a chaplain for the Hutchinson Elks Lodge, working many fundraisers and enjoying the activities and camaraderie.
 Tom is survived by his sister, Laurie Hubin and her husband Ken; twin brother Tim Bradford and his wife Kathy; nephews, Ben, Nathan and Nick and nieces Katie, Kalli and Amy, along with their families; aunt, Carol Pilegaard and her husband Russ; many cousins and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Shirley Bradford; and numerous aunts and uncles.
 Arrangements by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guestbook available at www.hantge.com.