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William Wesley Konrad
The Reverend Konrad, 88, of Matthews, NC died Monday, November 9, 2009 at his residence, surrounded by his loving wife and children.
He was the son of the late William and Sarah Konrad; husband of Helen Margaret Mead Konrad; father of Karen Margaret, Deborah Anne (Robert), Jane Elizabeth, and William Wesley, Jr. (Cassandra); grandfather of Margaret Anne, Rachel Anne, Heather Anne, Joshua Harris, Jason William, Nicole Lee, Sarah Marie, William Wesley, III and Jonathan William; great-grandfather of Ryan, Amanda, Meaghan, Justin, Kelsey, Julia, Kaitlyn, Cooper and Ryann; and great-great-grandfather of Christian.
The Reverend Konrad served as a First Lieutenant with the Pacific Theater during WWII and was a B-29 Pilot. He graduated from Rutgers University (1948) and General Theological Seminary (1951). During his career as an Episcopal Priest, he held a number of positions including Vicar, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Paramus, NJ (1951-53); Chaplain, Syracuse University (1953-58); Rector, Calvary Church, Syracuse (1959-1968); Priest-in-Charge, All Saints' Church, St. Thomas, USVI (1968-69); and Rector, Grace Church, White Plains, NY (1969-1974). During his time in White Plains, the city honored him with the Human Rights Award (1972). He also served as Rector, St. Paul's Church, Frederiksted, St. Croix (1974-1984); and served as President of Caribbean Ministries, Inc. (1984-1987). The Reverend Konrad has been a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Charlotte, since 1998.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009 at St. Martin's Episcopal Church. A reception will follow the service in the church fellowship hall.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be directed to St. Paul's Episcopal-Anglican Church Scholarship Fund, Frederiksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands, or St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Rector's Discretionary Fund, 1510 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Online condolences may be shared through www.tallentfuneralservice.com. J. B. Tallent Funeral Service is serving the Konrad family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 12, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for William Konrad

7 Entries

Robert Kemp

June 30, 2023

I knew Father Konrad at Calvary Church, Syracuse, NY. I served as altar boy from about 1962 - 1966, when Father Konrad was the Priest.

He was at Calvary Church when it burnt down in 1963. He managed the rebuilding of the church.

In the summers, he'd take us boys on camping/canoe trips to the Fulton Chain of Lakes, in the Adirondack Mts. He was fun to be with, and had a great sense of humor. He had some great jokes.

Cooper

May 9, 2022

Rip great grandpa from cooper konrad

Anne Jacoby

June 24, 2010

I knew Father Konrad at Grace Church in White Plains, NY. He helped me when I was going through a time of trouble. He was a real human being.

Donna Tivoli-Tingler

November 19, 2009

Dear Conrad family,

I am sorry for you loss and would like to say that your family is in my prayers and thoughts..

My deepest condolences;
Donna Tivoli-Tingler & Howard Tingler

November 15, 2009

Dear Konrad Family,
This world has lost one of the really good ones. Wes had an amazing capacity to listen - and to truly hear - not only what we were saying but the things we wished we could say. He had an amazing grasp of the dynamics of families and the ability to help us look at ourselves differently. Wes also helped us gain perspective - particularly in dealing with family.

We are grateful for the "accidental" meeting that made Wes a part of our lives and are appreciative of the time we shared. Wes has been a mentor to me for the past six or seven years and I am most grateful to our good Lord for making our paths cross.

Wes' passing during Veterans Day celebrations makes us appreciate him even more because of the wisdom and courage he showed. He helped keep our country strong. Thanks to Wes and his generation, the USA is still going strong.

The peaches will continue to come.

With much love to all of you in this difficult time. God bless you all. We
will stay in touch.

Ken and Susan Pearson

Reginald Philip

November 13, 2009

This is convey our condolences to the family of father Wesley Konrad. I met father Konrad in 1982 when I moved to St. Croix from Antigua. He was the Rector of the St. Paul's Episcopalian Church in Fredericksted, where my father (Clovelle Philip) and step mother (Mary Philip) were both members. I have kept up with the moves of the Konrad family through Derrick Tatem, my long time friend and mutual "Best Man". Father Konrad had a profound impact on the life of Derrick and the effect of that impact still radiates to everyone with whom Derrick interacts. Father Konrad served as a father figure to Derrick who always gives him credit for showing him the path to the christian life, secondary school and subsequently college.
The life of Father Konrad was exemplified by Mathew 5:16," Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

I join the Konrad family in celebrating the life and legacy of Father Konrad. Be assured that his light continues to shine in all of us who had the opportunity meet and interact with this great son of God.
May he enjoy eternal peace.

;Rachel Anne Thomas

November 12, 2009

I have told you many times before, Grandpa, that you were the hippest 88-year old Grandfather I knew and the only one I knew with a Facebook account. I, like so many others, have a lifetime of memories and stories to attest to what an honorable, noble, courageous, fun-loving, charismatic individual you were, and your infectious laugh will be with me forever. You were the backbone of this crazy Konrad Clan, and I am, without reservation, honored to be a member of this family. I know you are in a peaceful, beautiful place, but my life here will never quite be the same without your guidance, wisdom, sense of humor and everlasting love. I wish I could be there for your final farewell party, but you know that I will be there in spirit. I look forward to the day when we will be together again. I love you more than words can say, Grandpa. You are my hero.
Love, your second oldest grandchild, Rachel Anne

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