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Donald A. Conrad, age 64, of North Wales formerly of Shrewsbury, MA, died Sunday, February 27, 2011 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina. He was the beloved husband of 31 years of Kathleen J. (Baker) Conrad.
Born in Fairview Park, OH, he was the son of the late Adelbert and Dorothy Jean (Furry) Conrad. Mr. Conrad was the Senior Director of Engineering at Motorola. He served his country as a Captain with United States Army Reserve. Mr. Conrad was a 1968 graduate of the Citadel Military College of Charleston, SC and then went on to complete his Masters Degree in Solid State Circuitry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he also completed his Ph.D. Qualifier. As an avid car enthusiast he spent much of his time devoted to his love of this hobby. He was the proud owner of a 1912 Ford Model T and owned different racecars over the years. Mr. Conrad attended the Skip Barber School in Limerock, CT. He was the past President of the MA Miata Car Club, a member of the Sports Car Club of America, The Horseless Carriage Club of America and the Valley Forge Chapter of the Model T Club. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States. Mr. Conrad was a member of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving son, Kevin W. Conrad of Collegeville; a brother, Dale R. Conrad and his wife Linda of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and a niece, Alicia Owziak and her husband Alex of Lady Slipper, VA.
Relatives and friends are invited too attend his viewing on Friday, March 4, 2011 from 9 to 11 AM. at the Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd, North Wales, PA. 19454 (in Montgomery Twp.) followed by his Mass at 11 AM. Interment Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Horsham Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Donald's memory to (cat rescue and adoption) Stray Cat Blues, Inc., P.O. Box 8, Colmar, PA. 18915. Arrangements by Simcox-McIlvaine, Lansdale. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/telegram/name/donald-conrad-obituary?id=12022373
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Bryan . Bonds
I hung around with Don quite a bit back when and remember him as a genial chap with a droll wit. I was please to become re-acquainted with him in the basement of the Maher Museum at the last reunion, and was pleased to rediscover not only his amiability and humor, but also that he was a man of considerable depth. I was shocked and saddened at his loss, and my most sincere sympathy goes out to Kathy. Don will be missed.
Bryan Bonds
Kathy . Couey (Holt)
Don and Kathy were at the past 2 reunions and I enjoyed chatting with them and catching up. It's so hard to think that he is gone. Kathy, my heart goes out to you.