Bradley A. Robertson, of Niles

Published 8:31 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Dec. 9, 1935 — Nov. 27, 2016

Bradley Adam Robertson, 80, of Niles, passed away at home with his wife by his side Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, his 35th wedding anniversary.
Brad was born Dec. 9, 1935, to the late Adam and Gladys (Smith) Robertson in Niles.
After high school he went on to become a mechanical design engineer. Brad was a lifelong resident of the west side of Niles, and in 1967 he opened his own swimming pool business.
On Nov. 27, 1981, Brad wed Sharon.
After 35 years at National Standard, Brad retired as the senior design engineer. Brad was never one to sit still, and after his retirement Brad and Sharon expanded their pool business that she still operates to this day. Brad also loved to travel, especially to Florida, and enjoyed collecting old cameras, photography and building and programming computers. As a true engineer Brad used AutoCAD to help in his pool business and also at home in his personal projects. He also played the tuba and sousaphone that he purchased some time ago, and enjoyed attending fairs and festivals with his family.

Bradley Robertson

He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons Gregory of Ann Arbor, Gary (Melissa) of Alma, Gene (Sally) of Niles and Gale Robertson of Niles; daughter Deborah (Bill) Kangas of Centerton, Arkansas; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and sisters Priscilla (Jack) Coffinger of Edwardsburg and Susanne Gibson of Kalamazoo.
A memorial service will begin at noon, with an hour of visitation prior, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at Northwest United Methodist Church, 21855 Brick Road, South Bend, Indiana.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Niles High School band at 1441 Eagle Street in Niles, or Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com or Facebook.com.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Niles.