Bradley H. Bockman, 65, peacefully passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, at his home in Fort Wayne.

He is survived by his wife, Caryn; his children: Kyle, David (Lindsay), Fort Wayne; and Jessica Stone (Benjamin), Bloomington, Ill.; his sister Marsha (Gary) Greenstein, Nashville, Tenn.; and his brother Bill (Naia), Warsaw; and many nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by his parents John and Marcella.

He was born and raised in North Webster, where he met his beloved wife Caryn Rocque at her water ski show on North Webster Lake. They were together for 42 years. He graduated with honors from the International Business College with a degree in business and accounting. He was the owner of Bockman Companies for over 30 years. He was a talented drummer and lover of classic rock music. He had a knack for cooking and a passion for morel mushroom hunting, fishing and duck hunting.

He loved his children dearly and was so very proud of them. His greatest joy in life was his family.

A celebration of life will be held at Eastlund Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 10; all are invited to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ducks Unlimited Conservation fund at ducks.org or Parkview Hospice at Parkviewfoundations.org.