Brad Frey
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Brad Allen Frey, age 55 of Breese, IL, died Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Highland, IL.
He was born on Friday, May 8, 1970, in Highland, IL, the son of Gerald and Dolores (nee Zobrist) Frey.
Brad was born in Highland in 1970. The family moved to Kentucky in 1982, Brad graduated from Warren Central High School in Bowling Green, KY. After graduation, Brad moved back to the Highland area to live and maintain his grandfather's property.
Brad was an active competing soccer player for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and doing anything outdoors. Brad worked in the field with Project Managers for Korte-Luitjohan Contactors starting in 1998. He was a dedicated employee and member of the Laborers Local # 397.
He was a friend to all and never met a stranger, whether it was work related or in the community. He was always willing to help people out with any task asked of him. Brad enjoyed playing bocce ball and soccer; loved attending the St. Louis Rams (until they left St. Louis), Blues Hockey, and the St. Louis Cardinal teams.
He loved visiting his KY family and good friends and loved when they visited Highland. Most of all, Brad was a "Collector and Tinker of all things junk - where others saw waste, he saw wonder"!
Survivors include:
- Mother - Dolores Jean Frey (nee Zobrist)
- Brother - Greg M. (Jennifer) Frey, Bowling Green, KY
- Niece - Kathleen D. (Corey) Hall, Bowling Green, KY
- Great Niece - Sofie E. Hall, Bowling Green, KY
- Uncle - Kevin C. "Chuck" (Pam) Frey
- Uncle - David J. (Marilyn) Frey
- Uncle - Ed (Susan) Campbell
- Cousins – Many
- Lifetime Friends - Jeff & Gina Mills and families, Bowling Green, KY
- Fiancée - Stacy Tabor, Highland, IL
He was preceded in death by:
- Father - Gerald Oliver "Jerry" Frey, died 4/28/2022
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Service will be at 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with his uncle, Ed Campbell, speaking.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home
