NEW ULM–Bradley B. Zollner, age 63, of New Ulm died Monday, January 15, 2024, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, due to complications from Primary Biliary Cholangitis.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2024, at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – NORTH Chapel and will continue on Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Brad is survived by his wife Pam Zollner and their children, Tyler (Lori) Zollner of New Ulm, Luke Zollner of North Mankato, Morgan (Dan) Parsley of New Ulm; his beloved grandchildren Kyzer (5), Adler (1), Riker (1mo), Cooper (5) and Jade (2). Brad is also survived by his mother, Rose Zollner of New Ulm and two brothers, Randy Zollner of Winthrop and Glen Zollner Jr. of Lake Crystal. He is preceded in death by his father, Glen Zollner and his brother, Russell Zollner.

Bradley Benedict Zollner was born March 7, 1960, to Glen and Rose (Hillesheim) Zollner in Richfield, Minnesota. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1978. Brad and Pam were united in marriage on December 26, 1981. They were blessed with three children and spent their years together enjoying countless sporting events and activities for their children. Brad enjoyed farming in his early 20’s before driving semi for Dittrich Trucking. Brad then went back to school to achieve a degree in mechanical drafting, and spent the next 25 years as a dedicated employee for Kraft Foods. When Brad wasn’t working, he enjoyed a variety of activities. He was an avid outdoorsman, taking many fishing trips in northern Minnesota, hunting trips all over the country, and spent many summer nights out in his “pit” next to the fire. Brad led an ambitious life enjoying countless hours spent in the garden, canning, cooking, helping make maple syrup, and building or fixing anything that needed it. Brad was a problem solver and found joy in learning new things each day. Since his retirement in 2015, he spent his summers on the golf course and was sure to let everyone in the family know his scores each day. He made sure to catch the Gopher Men’s Hockey games, Twins games, and even the Vikings although he coined them as Minnesota’s biggest disappointment. Brad took great pride in everything he accomplished in life, but his greatest pride was in his grandchildren. The last few years of his life were full of joy and as he said countless times in reference to his grandkids, “This is the greatest thing since sliced bread!”. He will be greatly missed by those who know him. Blessed be his memory.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the University of Minnesota Transplant Research Fund, or becoming a blood and organ donor.

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