MENDOTA - Brad M. Phalen, 68, of Mendota, formerly of Troy Grove, passed away peacefully May 25, 2020 at OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, Mendota after an extended illness.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota with Father Peter Pilon officiating. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is handling arrangements.

Brad was born March 5, 1952 in Mendota to Harry and Betty (Brown) Phalen.

Survivors include a daughter, Jodi Phalen and son, Jason Phalen, both of Mendota; one grandson, Cam; his mother, Betty Phalen of Mendota; and four brothers, Brian (Holly) Phalen of Mendota, Craig (Luci) Phalen of Missoula, Mont., Kevin (Kim) Phalen of Mission Viejo, Calif. and Todd (Lynn) Phalen of Mendota.

He was preceded in death by his father in 2006.

Brad was a 1971 graduate of Mendota High School. He was a 4-year 3 sport athlete participating in football, basketball and track and field. He was part of the 1970-1971 basketball team that finished 27-2. After graduating, Brad went on to work for his dad at Fischer and Phalen Phillip 66 and later owned and operated Phalen 66 with his brother, Brian. During his career, he also worked for Boelk Truck Lines, Meriden Street Trailer Sales and retired from John Robeson RV. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing, canoeing, shooting trap and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandson, Cam. Brad was a long-time member and officer of Mendota Moose Lodge 714 and a dedicated member of Chubby’s Social Club in Troy Grove.

Memorials may be directed to Mendota Moose Lodge.