IN MEMORY KIRK BRADFORD May 25, 1953-Dec. 23, 2024 Kirk Charles Bradford, 71, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, at the Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born May 25, 1953, in Lawrence, Kansas, to William “Bill” and Edith “Joan” (Morris) Bradford, Kirk grew up in Wamego and graduated from Wamego High School in 1971. He married Anne Peterson on Aug. 3, 1973, in St. Marys, Kansas. After earning a business degree from the University of Kansas in 1975, Kirk had a distinguished banking career, including serving as President and CEO of Citizens State Bank in Marysville. Kirk was an active member of the Kansas Bankers Association, serving on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer from 2004 to 2006. He was also a Director for the Bremen Farmers Mutual Insurance Company for 33 years. A convert to Catholicism at 48, Kirk embraced his faith, joining the men’s choir and serving in various capacities. He was also an avid runner, completing 63 marathons — with one in every state. Kirk loved traveling, sports and spending time outdoors with his family on their farm. He is survived by his wife, Anne; his daughter, Katie (Walker) Gray of Lawrence, Kansas; his son, Chris (Morgan) Bradford of Kerhonkson, New York; his son, Scott Bradford of Charlotte, North Carolina; five grandchildren; his sister, Ann (Jay) Yingling; and his brother, Stephen (Kim) Bradford. He was preceded in death by his parents. 22
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