Bradley A. “Brad” Claeyssen, 47

October 06, 2022

Bradley A. “Brad” Claeyssen, 47, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Tracy Bowers Claeyssen, with whom he shared 7 years of marriage this past July 25th. Born in Rockford, IL, he was the son of Donna Claeyssen Besch, married to Richard Besch, of Lancaster. Brad is also survived by his stepdaughters: Kelsey Smith and Laken Smith; his brother Chad Claeyssen; his niece Mareena Claeyssen and his cousins Stacy Kershner and Sheena Shorkey.

Brad had worked for G.R. Mitchell Inc of Willow Street as an Outside Salesman for the past 3 years where he was named Sales Professional of the year in 2020. Prior to this, he had worked for Carter Lumber, Lancaster for 18 years as an Outside Salesman where he earned the Service Supplier Excellence award in 2016 along with the Trade Partner Excellence award in 2017 & 2018 from Garman Builders.

Brad and his wife Tracy are the owners and operators of PA Surge Fast Pitch for the last 5 years which is a Travel Softball Organization that they started for young ladies in the Lancaster County area ages ranging from 12U-23U. Brad coached 16U & 18U for PA Surge. He was also the President for Conestoga Valley Youth Rec Softball program and coached 14U for a combined total of 5 years. Brad was a huge Raiders & Phillies fan. He enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking, coaching, cruising, The Grateful Dead and living life to the fullest.

Friends are invited to a Time of Sharing and Celebration of Brad’s Life on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 6PM at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. His family will receive friends following the Time of Sharing.

Per Brads request; all guests are welcome to wear PA Surge swag, your favorite sports team swag or casual attire.

Please make contributions in Brad’s honor to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.