Bradley James “Brad” Wenzl, 39, of Atchison KS died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017 with his brother Derek and his wife Abby by his side.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, February 17th, 2017 at St. Benedict’s Church. Burial will follow in the St. Ann’s Cemetery, Effingham, KS. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wenzl Children’s Education Fund and may be sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com.

Brad was born on March 7, 1977 in Atchison KS the son of Dennis and Brenda (Whaley) Wenzl. He graduated from Atchison County Community High School, Effingham, KS in 1995. He attended Beloit Technical Community College and Cloud County Community College. Brad owned and operated Wenzl Construction starting in 1999. He was a member of St. Ann’s Church, Effingham, KS. He was active in the Atchison High School Booster Club for his children, and enjoyed boating, camping with their Camp A-holics, spending fun time with his family and friends. He sponsored race cars, was a Kansas City Royals, and Dallas Cowboys fan. Brad loved working for his customers and had many friends who he threw darts with, vacationed with, and had many fun times with.

He was married to the love of his life and best friend Abby Theurer on May 14, 2011. Abby survives of the home. Additional survivors include his son Parker (Wenzl) of the home, daughter, Payton (Wenzl) of the home. His parents, Dennis and Brenda Wenzl, Effingham, KS, brother Derek (Lesley) Wenzl, Cummings, KS, maternal grandfather Bob Whaley, Effingham, KS, and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as a number of friends. His paternal grandparents, Lawrence & Marcella Wenzl, and maternal grandmother, Doris Whaley preceded him in death.