It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brad Haller on June 8, 2026. Born on April 21, 1970, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Brad was the beloved son of Bill and Kathy (Weber) Haller. He grew up in Onalaska and graduated from Onalaska High School in 1988.
Brad attended UW-Madison and completed a degree in Chemistry. Following school, he worked as a forensic scientist for the State of Wisconsin. After moving to Northern Kentucky, Brad pursued his passion and love of fireworks. He volunteered his time setting up and programming firework displays at numerous festivals and events. Brad passed away doing what he loved.
Brad was a member of the American Coaster Enthusiasts. It was on a trip to Europe in 2002, that Brad met the love of his life, his husband John. Brad and John enjoyed traveling to amusement parks throughout the United States and internationally.
Brad and John loved hosting game nights, craft beer shares, and opening their home to others. Brad was bigger than life and thrived on creating a welcoming and friendly place. He was great at connecting people as he shared his passions with them. Brad took great pride and joy in the happiness that he brought to others. He enjoyed playing video games, cards, board games, and singing karaoke with his friends.
Brad loved his cats Maka, Busch, and Strype. Maka was his first cat and Brad enjoyed spoiling her. After Maka won his heart, he rescued Busch and Strype from their front porch living outdoors and welcomed them into their home.
Brad is survived by his husband, John Fidyk; his father, Bill Haller; his sister, Lisa (Jim) Jorgenson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Brad was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Haller.
The family would like to recognize and thank the paramedics and UCMC medical staff for Brad’s care.
A memorial gathering will be held at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home from 1-4 PM on Sunday, June 14. The funeral home address is 5950 Kellogg Ave in Cincinnati. Brad would want you to “come as you are”, so dress in whatever feels comfortable! In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Campbell County Animal Services.
Condolences(5)-
-
-
-
-
Brian Sejas says
June 10, 2026 at 9:02 pmBrad was a special guy, and I’m glad we were able to get to know him when we did. He will be missed.
Adam Knabe says
June 11, 2026 at 4:49 pmBrad was such an amazing person. His heart was twice the size of Kentucky. He will be dearly missed
Ahren Menchen says
June 12, 2026 at 2:02 amBrad, you will be missed. From the short time I was privileged to get to know you out on the reds barge, you were truly the best of us. Such a big heart and a personality to match. You will be missed.
Jennifer Lloyd says
June 12, 2026 at 1:43 pmI am so saddened to hear of the loss of Brad. He and John always talked to me for hours at Turtleback every year at Maplefest. I am so happy that I got to know him the past few years. They always brought craft beers to taste and share. Brad always made me laugh. John, I am so sorry.
Jason Scott says
June 15, 2026 at 8:48 pmThere is only one Brad Haller. There will only ever be… one Brad Haller. You were a gentle giant and incredibly kind and loving soul. Big in stature physically, with a heart and personality to match, Brad made friends of anyone he met, as other human beings were naturally drawn to his kindness and his outgoing and loving nature. I never saw Brad get angry. To the contrary, he loved his fellow man with such conviction that it literally forged other friendships because be brought humans together. I love you Brad. I always will. You were a brother to me. You had a key to my house, and I still have a key to yours. I promise we will take good care of Junior. Until I see you again my friend. I will think of you often until then, and remember fondly all the good times we had and all the life lessons you taught me. I miss you, and I love you.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Campbell County Animal Services.