Bradley Donn

Colman

Bradley D. Colman, 72, of Fargo, passed away peacefully on October 26th, 2026 at his home, held in the loving arms of his wife, Sadie.

Brad was born February 4, 1954 in Fargo to Mary and Donn Colman. Growing up, Brad attended Carl Ben and Agassiz and graduated from Fargo South High School in 1972. While growing up he spent his summers at his beloved "Red Cabin" on Little Pelican Lake. There he fell in love with everything about lake life, especially fishing. He was a talented hockey player, playing for the Fargo South Bruins. After high school he attended the University of North Dakota and the University of Minnesota. After college Brad satisfied his wanderlust by working for his uncle Bill Swanston, striping highways all over the United States. He also worked on a fishing boat in the Gulf of Alaska. Coming back to Fargo he became a talented real estate agent before founding Custom Plastics with his brother Craig. After 20 years, Brad bought Craig out and had another very successful 20 years before selling Custom Plastics. He was also a board member of Muskies Inc. for 35+ years. Brad was one of the lucky people who loved his work and enjoyed going to work every day. Brad spent the last half of his life loving his Thursday golf outings with his lifelong friends.

Fishing was another great joy. He took many fishing trips with friends, and especially with his wife Sadie. Brad bought his beloved "Red Cabin" on Little Pelican and it brought him great joy. 20 years ago, Brad met the true love of his life, Sadie. They loved going to concerts, traveling to exotic places and just going on boat rides with their dogs, listening to the country music they both loved.

Brad is survived by his wife, Sadie; son, Christian; step-daughter Olivia; brother, Craig (LaRae); sisters, Terri (Jim), Kathy, and Ali (Josh); his nieces and nephews, Kathy and Jo Couch, Brett and Jenna Varrone and their kids, Lakai and Leo, Todd and Julie Varrone and their kids Vincent and Sammy, and Ryder and Gemma Albaugh; and his three dogs.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary, and father, Donn.

Family suggests that memorial donations be made to HIA Heather's House in Bradley's name.