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R. Leslie, Jr. Obituary
Conrad's financial career in Chicago spanned five decades and he was a member of the Chicago Board of Trade for over 40 years. He embraced commodity futures trading and was affiliated with five NYSE member firms for which he issued an early morning market newsletter. "Les" was internationally recognized in the agri-business world and his monthly crop estimate report of American corn, soy beans and wheat production during the growing season was greatly anticipated throughout the business community. He authored three books on the stock market, two of which were written in the last five years of his life.
Conrad was very proud of his service as a B-24 pilot in the European theater during WWII. He flew 35 missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Three Clusters. After the war, he returned to and graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Conrad was originally from Xenia, Ohio.
A private memorial will be held by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the Leslie/Messenger Scholarship Fund at Miami University or a charity of your choice.
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Z L
January 2, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
January 1, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM
BS Glatt
December 30, 2018
Dear Cynthia and family,
I am sorry to hear about your great loss! I learned a great deal from Conrad and always enjoyed talking with him as well as sharing jokes on email. You will be in my thoughts and if perchance you are in the area, please give me a call. Again, so very sorry for your loss.
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