Waltraut Gretchen Ingrid Bauer Bradley

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Waltraut Gretchen Ingrid Bauer Bradley, who left this world on September 11, 2025,at age of 93, in Sandy, Utah, surrounded by loved ones. Waltraut, our beloved mother, wife, and friend, lived a full life of devotion and kindness touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Born on December 25, 1931, in Hamburg, Germany, Waltraut was the daughter of Richard and Magdalene Bauer. As one of eight children, she grew up with a strong sense of family and tradition and devoted herself to her own family.

Waltraut came to the United States by a freighter ship. As they traveled through Canda to get to Utah, they struggled with the language when trying to order food. In order to learn the language while she was here, she would read street signs and teacher herself English.

She heard about the Utah mountains and was so excited to see the mountains when she first got to Utah, however it was so cloudy she didn’t get to see them. She was so disappointed. When she woke up the next day she was so elated to see them. Throughout her life the view of the mountains had always been important to her.

She settled in Utah where she met and married her devoted husband, Clinton Dale Bradley (Brad), with whom she shared a beautiful life and raised a family. Waltraut's greatest joy came from her role as a mother as she poured her heart into nurturing and supporting her greatest pride and joy her children.

She was a gifted seamstress, she worked for Pullman Wholesale Tailor for $0.65 and hour. She also worked for Walker’s Bridal Shop, and day care. She loved to sew beautiful clothes for her children, always adding special touches that reflected her meticulous attention to detail.

Her yard was her favorite place to be. She had a special place in her heart for each of her flowers. She was known to be weeding in her yard daily, even when she broke her foot. Neighbors always commented on her flowers and how beautiful her yard was.

Waltraut was a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she found strength and inspiration throughout her life. It was very important to her to raise her children knowing the purpose of Easter. Along with her husband they studied the church for about 1-2 years before they decided to join.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Magdalene Bauer, her siblings Erwin Richard Bauer, Hedwig Wieck, Gunther Bauer, Gerhard Bauer, Irmgard Stutesman, Erwin Erick Bauer, and Erna Henningsen, and her wonderful son Gerald Bradley.

Waltraut is survived by her loving husband Brad, her children Ronald Bradley (Lisa), Sonya Martin (Raymond), Rodney Bradley, and Maria Bradley (Ray Smith), 23 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of devotion to family, a passion for craftsmanship, and a life lived with purpose and care.

A funeral service will be held in her honor at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 9824 Flint Dr. Sandy, UT 84094 on September 20, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. Friends may visit the family September 19th from 6:00-8:00 PM or September 20th from 11:00-11:45 A.M at the church. The family invites all who knew her to come and celebrate her life, her love, and the lasting impact she made on all of us.

To view the recorded service, please click the Watch Services button above.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Lost Enzyme Project or American Cancer Society.