Brad J. Homiston

Brad J. Homiston, 46, of Kohler, passed away Friday evening, October 9, 2015 at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice surrounded by his family. Born October 3, 1969 in Sheboygan, Brad was a son of Richard and Janice Hass Homiston. He attended Kohler schools and graduated from Kohler High School in 1988. He then continued his education and graduated from U.W. Madison with a degree in metallurgical engineering. Brad was currently employed at Nemak as a process engineer at the Gateway Plant which he enjoyed very much. He was previously employed in manufacturing companies in Wisconsin, Colorado and Tennessee. He was a member of the American Foundry Association and enjoyed bicycling and kayaking. His greatest joy was drumming. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Jan Homiston, Kohler; his brother, Brian Homiston and his daughter, Shelby, Kohler; his sister, Kristi (Antonio Plaza) Homiston, and their children, Diego and Domenica Plaza, Santiago, Chile; his aunts and uncles, Judy (Tom) Fredericks, CO, Joyce (Ray) Wiper, AZ, Diann (Stanley) Kuehn, MN, Terri Homiston, CA; and his special cousins and friend, Cameron Mahlum, MN, many cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bennie and Eva Hass, John and Peg Richter and Leroy Homiston, his aunt, Linda Homiston, cousin, Leroy Maust, and his black lab, Katie. A gathering to celebrate Brad's life will take place from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1132 Superior Avenue. The family would like to thank Dr. Bryan Schmitt for the many years of medical care and concern, the Aurora Home Health nurses, and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for all of their loving care and support. A memorial fund has been established in his name. The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Brad's arrangements.