Bradley “Boo-Boo” Bye, 46, formerly of Celina, OH passed away at his home in Ansonia, OH early Saturday June 17, 2017.

He was born September 26, 1970 in Coldwater, OH to Bob and Mary (Stachler) Bye.

He is survived by: son Kyle (Kala) Bye of Celina, OH

                             son Craig (Amy Selhorst) Bye of Coldwater, OH

                             son Kaleb Bye of Coldwater, OH

                             granddaughter Avery Bye of Celina, OH

                             father Bob Bye of Montezuma, OH

                             mother Mary Koch of St. Marys, OH

                             sister Maryanne (Roger) Hesse of St. Marys, OH

                             brother Rob (Lisa) Bye of Coldwater, OH

                             4 half-siblings: Travis Bye-Stauffer, Mike (Brandi) Bye, Lora Bye, Sandy (Brett) Evans

                             3 step-siblings: Mike (Kristi) Koch, Jody (Rob) Perkins, Bob Koch

                             4 nieces and 2 nephews whom he dearly loved

                             numerous aunts, uncles and cousins

Preceded in death by: paternal grandparents Ralph and Helen Bye; maternal grandparents Walter and Mildred Stachler; step-father Gary Koch (who served as a role model for Brad)

He was a graduate of Celina Senior High School (Class of 1989).

Brad was a very skillful handy-man, who had many years of experience in plumbing, electrical and construction job duties.

He enjoyed spending time with his three boys and his granddaughter and always reminded them how much he loved and cherished them. Other favorite pastimes included fishing and being outdoors. An ardent fan of the University of Michigan Wolverines, he would always say, “GO BLUE!”

Private family services will be held at the Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys, OH.

In addition, a public celebration of his life is planned for 3:00 p.m. Saturday July 8, 2017 at his mother’s residence which is at 917 Hendricks Ave. in St. Marys.

Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net

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