Brad Russell Greenfield

Brad Russell Greenfield
June 12, 1960 - November 17, 2020

Preceded in death by his mother and father Margaret and DeWayne, and his elder brother Steve. Survived by his Wife, Shelly, Daughters, Jerica and Merissa, and sisters, Teressa and Becky, and brother, Dennis.

Shelly and Brad were married for 34 years. Over their time together they enjoyed raising their daughters, bowling, traveling and running Cedar Creek Grocery, the family business. After Shelly's accident you could find Brad taking care of her with kindness and compassion. He spent over 15 years caring for the woman he loved the most in this world. Brad would drive Shelly all over town and to family events to make sure she was enjoying life. Anyone who knew them would speak of the extreme devotion that Brad had for Shelly.

"Men like your father make the world go round." At 60 years old Brad left a list of accomplishments behind so long his daughters had to find his resume, despite being driven around the country by him pointing out factories he had installed machinery in. He started off working on farms in high school and after he graduated in the class of 78 from Hastings High School, he worked at Henry's and B.J. Hydraulics to put himself through school. He graduated in 1981 from Sperry and Vickers Hydraulics academy with his degree in Industrial Hydraulics. While working he continued taking night classes at Kellogg community college where he graduated in 83 after majoring in Industrial Electricity and Electronics and minoring in Criminal Justice. He finished his schooling out in 1986 at J.N. Fauver Hydraulics and Pneumatics school. After finishing he worked for McCormicks for 10 years becoming a Journeyman Millwright for the 1102. He finished off his career working as a general foreman for W. Soule.

Brad was known as a man who could do anything and would do anything for anyone. A man of steel. He and his wife built their homestead from the ground up and in his later years he was most proud of the auto and wood shop he built on to his barn. You rarely found him relaxing. If he wasn't building or fixing something he was riding the trails, hunting, watching the news, or enjoying his motorcycle. Everyone knew they could rely on Brad and if you needed him he would be there, adorned in bibbies and chore boots with whatever tools you need to solve your problem. Even if it was just an ear to listen. Unless it was Thursday. Thursdays were for Cindy and the bible study crew.

Brad passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved, hunting, with the best view of Greenfield Deer Park. We know he has taken the back roads to a better place. He will be missed dearly by family and friends. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Quality Deer Management Association, an organization that Brad supported.

There will be a Celebration of Life Gathering on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 2:00 to 7:00 pm at 5790 S. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI  49058. Arrangements provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.