Ballwin, Missouri
Conrad, William (Bill) Alfred, 84, passed away, Sunday, March 31, 2013.
Beloved husband of Patsy Graham Conrad (nee Compton); loving father of Major General (retired) Mark (Carol) Graham; grandfather of Melanie (Joseph) Graham Quinn and the late 2LT Jeffery C. Graham and Senior ROTC Cadet Kevin A. Graham; son of the late Joseph and Lorena Conrad (nee Weissenborn); brother of the late Joseph Conrad Jr., Connie (Bill) Conrad Bowman, Lorene (Gene) Conrad Bower and Walter (Jean) Conrad; loving uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend to many.
Bill was a 50 year member of International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, St. Louis Local #1. He loved to play golf and bumper pool, fish, hunt, fly his plane, dance, travel, draw and work with hands.
Services: Funeral service at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, 7 p.m. Interment private. If desired, contributions may be made to Jeffrey and Kevin Graham Support Services, 704 North Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Visitation Thursday 5-7 p.m. Friends may sign the family?s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
Dear Pat,Mark,Carol and Melanie
Just wanted to say Thank You all for making me (Earl) feel so welcome at the Celebration of Bills Life. Everything from the very beginning to the end of the service was very beautiful. I'm sure Bill is smiling down on you and saying - Job well done. You are all very loving and gracious people and it was a pleasure to get to know you.
Pat call any time, I will be here for you.
Love, Joan
April 06, 2013
Pat and family,
I know your hearts are heavy right now, but I can only remember all the wonderful years you have had with Bill. He always had a funny story and a smile to share with everyone in my office, and he was so very proud of his wonderful family. He will be missed, but certainly not forgotten. He never stopped fighting through all the ups and downs of his illness, and I remember that you were always at his side. May the Lord be with you all during this very difficult time. God...
Dr. Laurie Burke
April 05, 2013 | Ellisville, MO
Pat,
Bill will be greatly missed! I can still hear his jokes and laughter. He always brought such joy to our lives. When i was a teenager, he always included me when he did projects with my dad at the house. He was such a delightful person to be around, so welcoming and open to others. Thank you for sharing him with us all these years!
The Farrell Family
April 04, 2013 | Rock Island, IL
Pat,
How blessed we are to have had you and Bill as neighbors, friends and part of our lives for ten years. Bill was always there to help us or give advice. He will be greatly missed and please know that we will always be here for you.
Craig and Nancy
April 03, 2013
Mrs. Pat,
We will miss Mr. Bill so very much! We will remember him always.
We love you.
Alex and Ronnie
April 03, 2013
Will miss Bill as we had some good times driving cars for dealer trades
Harold Wright
April 03, 2013 | Ballwin, MO
To: Mark, Carol, Pat and Family
Mark Lobstein forwarded the sad news about Bill. Koko and I will be thinking of the entire family during this tough time. Sounds like Bill had a great life you can celebrate.
Fraternally,
Jerry Morris
Jerry Morris
April 03, 2013 | Owensboro, KY
We miss you Bill. You were the most wonderful husband to Pat, Iike a father to Mark and to me and the best grandpa any three kids could have dreamed of. We just believe that Jeffrey and Kevin, along with all your other family and friends who have already passed over the rainbow were at the gates of heaven to greet you and that you all are having the most joyous reunion. Mark, Melanie, Joe and I will keep holding Pat close. The phone keeps ringing from countless friends of yours...
Carol Graham
April 03, 2013 | Spring Lake, NC
Best bricklayer I ever worked with. Bill always had a great since of humor, and without a doubt he was the best dressed guy on the job. He taught me lots I really enjoyed working with him. I am sure he will be missed by many. He was a GREAT guy. Cliff Hattan
April 03, 2013