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Barron CONRAD Obituary
May 29, 1933 - Dec. 9, 2020.
Duke was born and raised in the city of Allentown, P.A. His humble beginnings lead us to tell his story today. One of his many interests was playing with prose and such is the
reason this format was chose.
He went peacefully at home, at the age of 87. By all accounts, he's already ascended to
heaven. He graduated high school from Allentown High, pictures confirm he was a most handsome guy. Duke became a teacher, training at East Stroudsburg State. His students would tell you that his skills seemed innate. Then off to the Army, being all he could be. By the time he got out, he'd have a son on each knee. 9 years teaching high school in the State of PA. Adding 2 daughters with Dolores, in the months of April and May. In 66, Yellow Springs & Antioch would beckon and call, where he'd teach and form clubs of soccer, basket & softball. Years with youth soccer, then coaching YS High from 75-79. When Antioch struggled financially, it was an obvious sign to Iowa Wesleyan, where he taught majors in H.P.E. & R. Coaching 2 women's teams, co-ed swimming & raising the bar, Yellow Springs pulled at his heart strings, a town hard to
compare. Working at W.P.A.F.B. as a specialist in morale and welfare, he finished working and coaching in the public schools of Troy finally retiring in '03, he could hardly conceal his great joy. He followed Cardinals baseball and men's
basketball at U.D., traveling, gardening and friends, having fun was the key. Duke spent his life teaching and coaching, not for the glory, making a difference in young lives, that was his story. Duke Conrad will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Dolores and his children Duke S. (Bobbi), Craig (Mary), Kathy, Gwen (Scott) Gregory and will also be fondly remembered by his 5 grandchildren Nicole (Eric)
Reynolds, Jake (Krista), Kendra, Kelsey & Nicholas Gregory.
Special thanks are extended by the family to Adam Lambert and Felicity Nibert for their dedicated service to Duke the past 2 years and the caring staff from Hospice of Dayton.
In this unusual, COVID-19 year of 2020, no celebration of life is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones in the future when a service is scheduled.
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Memories and Condolences
for Barron CONRAD
Diana Rickabaugh
December 15, 2020
I worked with Duke for several years at Heywood Elementary. He was great with the students and organized Fun Day at the end of the school year for everyone.
Bruce and Katie Robson
December 13, 2020
Dolores:
Katie and I are very sad to learn of Duke's passing. This is not anything you don't already know but I never met anyone at Wright Patterson that was a more genuine person and all around GREAT guy! All of us should strive to be more like him everyday......Please take good care.
Joyce Gilmore
December 13, 2020
He was my biology teacher at Pennridge High School in the 60's and one of my favorite teachers. He always made biology very interesting and was just a very nice person. So sorry to hear of his passing. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Linda Holt
December 13, 2020
I have fond memories of Duke as a PE teacher at Heywood Elementary in Troy. He was a kind and caring gentleman. My sympathies to your family.
Barbara Reichley
December 13, 2020
Always my favorite teacher. My prayers for his family.
Heather Crawford Nogami
December 13, 2020
I was a student of Barron Conrad at Pennridge High School in the 1960's. He was an excellent teacher, well liked by all! I recognized his picture in the obituary right away-still very handsome! Sympathy and prayers to his family.
Stuart Pyles
December 12, 2020
My Condolences to the Conrad Family. Duke was always an outstanding man. Handsome and intelligent. He will be missed by all.
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