Gerald R. Conrad, 85, of Connersville passed away Sunday morning, July 4, 2021 at Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis.
One of three children of Jewett and Carolyn Ditsler Conrad, Gerald was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 19, 1935 and graduated from Connersville High School with the class of 1954. He served his country in the United States Navy on the USS Ammen and earned his honorable discharge in 1958.
On February 17, 1962, Gerald married the former Doris Sanders in Mt. Olivet Methodist Church in Dearborn, Michigan and moved back to Connersville in 1976. Mrs. Conrad passed away on July 3, 2020.
Gerald was a member of Connersville Baptist Temple and in his leisure time enjoyed traveling and playing golf.
For many years, Gerald was employed at Prairie Farms Dairy, retiring in 2005.
Survivors include three children, Steven J. (Susan) Conrad of Athens, Georgia, Daniel C. (Denise) Conrad of Westfield, Indiana, and Karen J. (Kenneth) DePeal, also of Westfield; three grandchildren, Mason (Alyson) DePeal of Stafford, Virginia, Marcus DePeal of Indianapolis, and Jacob Conrad of Noblesville, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Conrad of Las Vegas, Nevada; a brother-in-law, Jim Scott of Richmond, Indiana; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his wife of 58 years, Doris Conrad, Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Jessie White; brother, Donald Conrad; and sister, Evelyn Scott.
Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Gerald’s grandson, Marcus DePeal will officiate. Military honors will be provided by Fayette County Veterans Council prior to the service. Burial will be conducted at the convenience of the family in Dale Cemetery.
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