Bradley D. "Brad" Burnard age 62, went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, April 26, 2026. He was born on August 27, 1963 in Columbus to Daniel and Beth (Hageman) Burnard. Brad graduated from Columbus High School, class of 1981. He was married to Diane Wolf on March 21, 1987 in Columbus and together raised four children. Brad worked many jobs over the years. He was a jack of all trades and master of none. Brad was a loving husband, father, brother and papa to his grandkids. One of his greatest joys was playing his bass guitar. Music was his language; as he said, that and sarcasm. He was in many bands throughout the years and founded the facebook page Green Bay Forum for Performing Musicians which facilitates connection through music throughout Northeast Wisconsin. He was a forever Packers fan. His greatest desire was to worship his lord and savior Jesus Christ. His battles with mental illness over the years were overcame with his deep faith. He was "hanging on to Jesus with both hands" until the end. He was loved so deeply by the people closest to him. He knew no stranger and would be able to make people laugh in any situation. Brad spent his last months taking loving care of his mother. Brad's family would like to say a special thank you to his sister Michelle and husband Scott for their part in this service commemorating him.

Survivors include his wife Diane Burnard of Columbus; one daughter Danielle Weum of Sauk City; three sons Brandon Burnard of Madison, Bryce Burnard (Jordan Scoville) of Appleton, Brent Burnard of Nekoosa; his five grandchildren Parker, Hunter, Kyrie, Kaylee and Kenzie; his mother Beth Burnard of Columbus; his sister Michelle (Scott) King of Newport NC; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father in 2025; his brother Gregory in 2023; mother-in-law Carol Wolf; brother-in-law David Cramer; other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., with visitation beginning at 12:00 P.M., on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Columbus United Methodist Church, Columbus. Rev. Sang Wook Park will officiate. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Please share your online condolences with Brad's family at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.