Brad Anthony, 25, of Botkins died early Sunday morning November 16, 2014 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
He was born on June 22, 1989 in Piqua, OH to Mike A. & Jill L. (Knouff) Anthony who survive in Botkins.
Survivors also include a brother; Chad (Stephanie) Anthony of Anna, a niece Alexis Anthony, paternal grandparents Frank & Wava Anthony, maternal grandfather Johnnie Knouff, aunts and uncles Frank (Wendy) Anthony of Houston, Ed (Julia) Anthony of N.C., Jeannene (Tim) Burnside of Piqua, Jon (Elaine) Knouff of Sidney, Jay Knouff of Celina, Jason (Jodi) Knouff of Celina and extended family.
He was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother Janet Knouff, an Uncle Jerry Knouff and a cousin Kyle Knouff.
Brad was a 2008 graduate of Botkins High School. He then attended Upper Valley Career Center where he earned a welding degree. He was employed at Crown in New Bremen as a welder. He enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, four wheeling and being involved in truck pulling. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his brother.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday November 21, 2014 at Immaculate Conception Church, Botkins. Rev. Patrick Sloneker will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Rhine. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Brad.