OBITUARY

Michael Waldron Bradshaw of St. Clair, MO departed this life in St. Clair, MO on Sunday, January 11, 2026, having reached the age of eighty-six years, three months and one day. Michael was born in St. Louis, MO on October 10, 1939, son of Robert Bradshaw and Mary Carmel Bradshaw nee Waldron. On December 1, 1962 he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Vance and two children came to bless this union,

Michael is survived by his wife, Carol Bradshaw of St. Clair, MO; by his son, Tim Bradshaw and wife, Stacey, of St. Clair, MO; by his daughter-in-law, Carole Bradshaw of Pacific, MO; by his grandchildren, Ryan Bradshaw, Kayla Catanzaro and husband, Tyler, Tyler Bradshaw, Cooper Bradshaw and Taylor Bradshaw; by four great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Bradshaw; by one son, Michael J. Bradshaw; and by all seven of his siblings.

Michael was a Christian, being raised in the Catholic faith and believing in the Lord as his Savior. During his working career he was employed by the Clayton Fire Department in Clayton, MO for twenty-seven years. He was a Charter Member of Elks Lodge 2651 in St. Clair, MO for forty years. Michael enjoyed going to his lake house at Table Rock Lake to go fishing and boating and also spend time at his cabin on the Big River in Cedar Hill, MO. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will be cherished by them all forever.

A kind and loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, January 23, 2026 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO . A private committal will take place at a later date at Crestview Memorial Park Eagle Columbarium in St. Clair, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Backstoppers. The family of Michael Waldron Bradshaw was served by Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.