Bradley Gene Utegaard

Bradley Gene Utegaard, 27, died unexpectedly July 6, 2022, while hiking in New Mexico.

He was born November 15, 1994, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, son of Lisa Graf and James Utegaard.

Brad graduated from Wausau West High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  He worked in the IT field.  During his high school years, he excelled in track and basketball.  He continued to play basketball after graduating in tournaments and for fun.  Brad loved anything to do with the outdoors and nature.  He had numerous friends with whom he enjoyed spending time with. His kind and generous nature is one of the many things he will be remembered for.  He volunteered for many different organizations as he wanted to help out others however he could.

Survivors include his father, Jim Utegaard; mother, Lisa Graf; brother, Michael Utegaard; maternal grandparents, Gene (Mary) Graf; aunt, Jenny (Chris) Gruhl, & son, Max; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral home, 3400 Stewart Ave, Wausau.  A short memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m.

A Celebration of Life will follow at Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., 2305 Sherman St, Wausau, at 4:30 p.m.