Last Updated on December 17, 2021 by Fisher Funeral Chapel
James Albert Conrad, Sr., 92, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2021, at home, surrounded by his family.
Born August 10, 1929, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Albert James and Catherine (Eliversizer) Conrad.
On January 27, 1951, in Logansport, he was married to Patricia Rose Marie (Skelton) Conrad, who survives.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army. serving during combat in the Korean War. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars and the United Nations Service Medal.
For many years, Jim was employed at Mount Hope Cemetery. He was retired from Midwest Plating where he had worked in maintenance. His skills as a woodworker were exceptional and he could hand-carve intricate designs as well. Jim enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. With an ornery, fun-loving personality, you just had to appreciate his sense of humor. He was generous to a fault and would do anything to help someone in need. He loved his family dearly.
Surviving with his wife are six children, James Conrad, Jr., George (Pam) Conrad, Mark (Susan) Conrad, John (Sharon) Conrad, Lisa Kennell, and Lora (Hank) Heckathorn; fourteen grandchildren, James (Heather) Conrad III, Joseph Conrad, Lucas Conrad, Robert (Kathy) Conrad, Brian (Kim) Conrad, Jackie Conrad, Shane (Shawna) Conrad, Christy Conrad, Markie Conrad, Tony (Ashley) Conrad, Shannon Minglin (Ron Shaw), John (Tiffany) Conrad, Troy Kennell, Jr. (Sheila Huddleston), and Amber (Chris) Host; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Orville “Bud” Toothman, two sons, Vincent and Michael Conrad; daughter-in-law, Jane Conrad; son-in-law, Troy Kennell Sr. grandchildren: Nikki Conrad, Melissa Conrad, John Michael Feltis, and Dominic Conrad. brothers George and Paul Conrad; half-brother, Glenn; and sister, Stella Pearson.
A Funeral Service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Allen officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Friends will be received from 1 p.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with Jim’s final arrangements.
You may share memories and condolences on Jim’s Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.