Brad Allen Horn

Brad Allen Horn, age 38, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Mackinac Island, Michigan, on August 27, 2025. He was born on September 4, 1986, at the Medical Center on Mackinac Island to Loren William Horn and Amanda Maria (St. Onge) Wandrie. Brad attended Mackinac Island Public School and graduated with the Class of 2004. He worked for many years in the hospitality industry, at some of Mackinac’s most notable establishments, including Horn’s Bar and the Pink Pony. He loved to share his stories of growing up on Mackinac providing a rare glimpse of Island life to thousands of tourists, summer workers, and locals each year. He recently established Mackinac Painting LLC. Shifting careers to painting, another skill he had perfected during the off-season and was in the process of completing his third professional project, with many more to follow. Brad attended Lake Superior State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting in 2016. Brad loved his family and his partner Sierra Woodgate. Brad and Sierra welcomed a son, Oliver, on January 21, 2019. Brad was an exceptional father and enjoyed spending time with his family. Whether he was helping his stepson, Lincoln, with homework or surprising the family with a mysterious online purchase, he always had his family at the top of his to-do list. Brad was a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Brad loved everything outdoors. He was an avid mycophile, survivalist, who loved fishing, hiking, kayaking, and camping on Round Island. He had just returned from taking his son Oliver camping on Round Island for the first time about a week ago. He was well traveled spending time in Hawaii, Milwaukee and Arizona with his best friend Justin Gallagher, Germany, France and Italy with his brother Ben, and recently went to Puerto Rico with Sierra. Brad is survived by his partner Sierra Woodgate; son, Oliver William Horn; stepson, Lincoln Leveille; brothers Benjamin Horn and Paul Wandrie Jr.; niece, Aura Horn; nephew, Dexter Horn; HLM Justin Gallagher; stepfather, Paul Wandrie; mother-in-law, Teresa Woodgate Procter; sisters-in-law, Savanna Woodgate and Alexa Miller; and brother-in-law, Spencer Woodgate. Join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Great Turtle Park, 3pm-7pm. Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. In lieu of flowers, an account will be established with Central Savings Bank for Oliver and Lincolns future educational expenses. Additionally, please contact Mary Patay if you would like to make a donation to Great Turtle Park in memory of Brad who had recently picked up frisbee golf as a new hobby. Family Life Funeral Homes – St. Ignace assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.

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Brad Allen Horn

September 4, 1986 - August 27, 2025