Bradley Scott Pond was born on December 23, 1957, to Wendell and Hattie (Hanes) Pond in Sisseton, South Dakota. He attended grade school in Peever, South Dakota, and graduated from Sisseton High School in 1976.
Brad passed away on October 17, 2026, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis following complications from leukemia.
Brad had a gentle, calm presence and a quiet kindness. He was creative and had an amazing memory. Deeply devoted to his family, he took great pride in helping raise his nephew, David (Sonny) Palma, and their bond brought him immense joy. Brad loved sports and enjoyed cheering on Minnesota teams every season, especially the Vikings. He loved all animals, particularly dogs, and had several as pets throughout his life.
Brad was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Sheryl and Drena Egan; and his brother, Theron. He is survived by his sisters, Diane Fonder and Renee DePalma; brothers-in-law Vernon Egan and Donald Fonder; sister-in-law Ellen Pond; nephew, David (Sonny) Palma; niece, Halle Kennedy; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at Park Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis on Saturday, November 14, visitation 10-11, service at 11, with a light lunch to follow. Interment will take place at a later date at Peever Cemetery in Peever, South Dakota.
Memorials can be directed to the family.
