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Aunt Judy
December 7, 2025
Happy Birthday to my special nephew. I know you're celebrating with the angels today.
Mark D. DeLong
October 12, 2025
Conrad. It´s been years since I last saw you. I miss you buddy. I just found this page as I was persistent in connecting with others that knew you. I was telling my GF about you and how your love for hats rubbed off on me years ago. I´ll check back in with you and your friends/family on here from now on. I love you conrad
Ken
March 30, 2025
Love and miss you, brother. Always. Max, Alex Andi are watching Jurassic Park 2 right now. Wish you were here to hang, laugh and eat popcorn.
Sanober
March 26, 2025
As memories of our teenage years replay these days - the memories of you and the DQ Squad are always heartwarming.
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Judy
December 7, 2024
Rembering Conrad and his mother on Conrads Birthday with much love.
Aunt Judy
Judy Davis
March 29, 2024
Remembering Conrad in my heart today and always.
Aunt Judy
Sanober
March 29, 2024
Always missed even after all these years. I hope you are happy wherever you may be
Aunt Judy
December 7, 2023
Loving memories of Conrad, today, on his birthday.
judy davis
March 28, 2023
As time passes, loving memories of Conrad remain in my heart.
Aunt Judy
Aunt Judy
December 7, 2022
Happy Birthday in Heaven Conrad.
Love, Aunt Judy
Aunt Judy
March 29, 2022
Memories of you will always remain in my heart
Aunt Judy
December 7, 2021
Remembering Conrad on his Birthday. Always in my heart.
Aunt Judy
March 29, 2021
Remembering Conrad today with so much love; and always in my heart.
December 7, 2020
Thinking about you on your birthday with much love.
Aunt Judy
Judy Davis
March 29, 2020
Thinking of my dear nephew today and always with much love.
Judy Davis
March 29, 2019
Remembering Conrad today and always with ongoing love
December 8, 2017
Happy Birthday Conrad!!
Judy
December 7, 2017
Always in my heart, especially today Conrad, your birthday.
Love,
Aunt Judy
Aunt Judy
December 7, 2016
Think about you a lot, especially today, your birthday.
Aunt Judy
March 29, 2016
Another year passes and it seems like yesterday. Love you just as much.
Ken
January 12, 2015
I miss you, brother, and I love and miss you with all my heart.
December 12, 2014
Happy Belated Birthday Conrad... Thinking of you always.
Aunt Judy
December 7, 2014
Thinking happy thoughts about Conrad on his birthday. He's always in my heart.
Tyler Brady
December 14, 2010
Hey Conrad,
DQ just isn't the same without you. When I pour my mop bucket on the floor, I always think of you saying "hey Tyler, you made the floor wet", and the night I karate chopped the ice cream cup and spilled it over your clean floor and thought you were going to strangle me. I also miss you telling me not to use "my powers to become a terrorist" and I can't help but laugh when I think of that night when you said you could see me creating a super evil disease or something like that.
I still remember your last words to me that night I left in the Spring, and it still hurts returning without you.
Miss you,
kayla williams
December 7, 2010
happy birthday Conrad i miss you lots
Conrad's 20th Birthday - He wanted all 20 candles on his cake.
June 26, 2010
Chelcie Taylor
June 2, 2010
Hey Conrad. It's been a while since you've been gone. And I wanted to say that honestly truth be told not a day or week goes by that I don't think about you. We weren't close but I considered you a friend and someone I could go to if I needed advice on something. For some reason I saw that trust in you. You were a great person and I know the Lord is lucky that he gets to spend his time with you. I hope heaven is all you hoped it would be. With skate parks, purple suede coats and walking sticks with skulls on it. Miss you to death.
Scott Reynolds
May 26, 2010
I know we never hung out past elementary school, but the time that I got to spend with you was worth it. I will always remember the singing rap we came up with back in 3rd grade, and how every time I would talk to you or say hi you would always say hi back or just talk even if you had a bad day. You are cared about by everyone you touched in your life and will be missed dearly.
Sanober Hashmi
May 13, 2010
Conrad.
It's been so hard going to work knowing you will never be there. There has never been a single second when I wasn't thinking about you while working. I didn't know you impacted my life so much until you left. I am truly so glad I met you. We really do all miss you so much. The day before my birthday when the DQ staff made me a cake and sang Happy Birthday to me the only thing I could think of was that you should have been there. I remembered the times I first started working and Nick and you made customers sing Happy Birthday to me everyday to make me mad. I remembered ignoring you for a whole week until you got the hint that you were being annoying. Every now and then you would make other randomly say Happy Birthday to me. But we truly had some great moments at DQ. Thanks for being one of the best I will ever have.
Love,
Sanober
Matt
May 3, 2010
Thank you for being my first friend in ohio dude. we miss you.
Samantha Dowd
April 26, 2010
Conrad -
I know you're up there watching down on all of us, and you know you're missed. I'm sure I'm not the only one that looks up at the sky and know's you're right there. Thinking of you often. <3
J. Green
April 15, 2010
I am so sorry! Conrad was a very good friend to my son since their 6th grade classes and he will be missed dearly. He was always welcomed in our home due to his kind heart and wonderful manners!
April 9, 2010
Conrad
A day has not passed that you have not been in my thoughts. You were like a second son to me. There I was watering my spring flowers today and there you were helping me again. I feel grateful to have know you but cheated to have not watched you grow older. May love and peace surround you and your family.
Love
Michele Listebarger
Sherry Toth
April 5, 2010
Joan, Walt and family,
So incredibly sorry to hear of Conrad's young demise. I know life can be so hard but sometimes these things happen to remind the living how precious life is and how we must tell the ones we love often how we feel. Know you in my prayers and heart.
Love,
Sherry
Griff Heft
April 4, 2010
Conrad, I know we haven't seen much of each other since the beginning of high school, but I'll always remember how caring and great of a person you are.
Amanda Stidam
April 2, 2010
Rose,
I am thinking of you. You are in my heart and prayers during this most difficult time.
Amanda Stidam
Janet V
April 2, 2010
Rose, I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you are grieving so much right now. I am here for you and my thoughts are with you and your family.
Jayson Baker
April 2, 2010
Ive known conrad for about the past year now and i realize how truly blessed i was to have met, and worked alongside such a caring person. He always made work fun for everyone.
you will be deeply missed. RIP
L. R.
April 2, 2010
conrad, you had my back through one of the toughest times of my life. We shared a similar struggle and I always took comfort in knowing I could talk to you when things got bad. you were an amazing listener and had such great insight on life. I regret not keeping in touch much this past year, I'll miss you man...see you when i get there.
Conrad & Ken (just tickled, crazy reminder of the age difference...)
April 2, 2010
Conrad Jamming (drumming in the basement in Dublin)
April 2, 2010
Conrad (cutest picture, ever)
April 2, 2010
Conrad Rockin' Out Olde Skool (circa forever ago, nice walkman)
April 2, 2010
Conrad & Ken (sry about the cutoff, thats how it was)
April 2, 2010
Conrad & Ken (miss that punky hair)
April 2, 2010
Debbie Shaw
April 2, 2010
I just heard your sad news, Rose. I'm so sorry for your loss and the pain that you are feeling at this moment. Remember the laughs and the good times with your son. I will pray for comfort and ask that God wraps his loving arms around you.
Melissa Kramer
April 2, 2010
Will keep our memories of growing up in my heart, you were always a great friend. See you again.
April 1, 2010
Katie Himes
April 1, 2010
So we had our up and downs and maybe did fight but honestly I cared so much for u. U were like a brother to me and I keep blaming myself we fought Sunday night and those were my last words. Now whenever I think of u I cry and I still feel like ur still here like his is a joke but it's not:/ the one memory I have still is the night I was singing don't stop beliven and you told me it was so good and that i was going to get that solo!! Then u promised me you would come and see me perform it.. Now your one and can't:/ but Im working hard to get that solo cause to me I feel like if I get it it my one way to connect with you cause I know your not coming back to see it... But you will have the best seat in the house because if I get it I know you will be right beside me... I'm so sorry for everything and I miss you terribly!! It's not the same without you. It's like they say you truly don't understand how muh someone means to you till there gone, and now I realize that I really do care and it's so hard to to work knowing your gone.. I cry seeig that schedule, I still look for your care , and when it comes to that office I can't step one foot into it.. When I see it all I can see is you in there... And it too hard.. I miss you Conrad and I wish I could go back and have been able o actually say goobye.. It stinks knowing ur last words were what you said during a fight.. But the sad part is I didn't mean anything And I'm really sorry!!
Jennie Fogt
April 1, 2010
I just want to give Conrads family my deepest heartfelt sympathy. I knew Conrad for just too short a time. He was just a wonderful young man with so many good things going on in his life. Rose - I just want you to know how sorry I am and that you have so many friends who love and care about you, Please lean on us in the next coming days...weeks...months...years.... We are here for you. Love You!
Jason Sexton
April 1, 2010
Conrad was a good guy i hardly ever got to hang out with him. but as the son of my moms good friend. he showed me a good time everytime i was with him. god rest his soul. he is in your hands now. Conrad you were and still are an amazing guy. see you when i get up there. and to Rose , im always here if you need me. -Jason Sexton
we will meet again
April 1, 2010
Dan Singleton
April 1, 2010
Conrad,
Be ready to go see that movie we'd been planning on seeing when i get to where you're at. We shared alot of happiness, sorrow, strengths, weaknesses, fears, hope, faith and trust together. We will meet again. Until then gimme a tap on the shoulder if i start to wander of course. I love you brother.
Todd Rodgers
April 1, 2010
Rose I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my prayers are with you and your family through this very difficult time.
Stacey's brother,
Ashlee Bryant
April 1, 2010
you truly were an amazing person, and i'm so glad to have met you. you always made work better for everyone :] i'll miss our sprinkle fights and hosing eachother in the hallway duh. you will not be forgotten, youve touched so many lives and i hope you find peace and happiness wherever you are. RIP<3
Evan Listebarger
April 1, 2010
Much love my brother I'm sorry I did get to see you before your journey but I will see you again.
Anthony Rodeback
April 1, 2010
Generous, kind, loving and patient are just a few words that come to mind when I think of Conrad. This is how I will always remember him by. I am so thankful for the friendship, advice and laughter. You were always unequely gifted and blessed
Kaley Noel
April 1, 2010
Dear Conrad,
I know I have told you all of this before but theres no harm in saying it again, but thank you so much. You have taught not only me, but the people around me so many wonderful things in life and I bet you are so proud to see us all doing great things with what you taught us. And even more important, thank you for helping give us the strength we need to be ok with this. You have been listening to Caitlin & I and you know by now that everyone will be ok, and we know youre still around. We know you are in a great place, and we all love you dearly and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Brown
April 1, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting Conrad and he was a great person. I know the people that knew Conrad will miss him dearly and i pray for them. In loving memory of Conrad a great person.
Craig Dunbar
April 1, 2010
I am so grateful for the love and friendship you gave my daughter. You were there for her when I could not be and I don't know whether I truly thanked you. Thank you so much! You shared your zeal for life with those around you and they are truly better for it. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shawn Nicol
April 1, 2010
Conrad will be missed by the whole family but he will not be forgotten. His memory will be with us forever.
Jane Hirle
April 1, 2010
I am glad to have known Conrad; the world has lost a special person. May his soul be at peace.
My condolences to his family.
Jane Hirle
Nathan
April 1, 2010
Conrad, I'm truly sorry I never did get to meet you, but through your mom it felt as though i did. You've been in my thoughts many times and you'll never be forgotten.
Lisa S.
April 1, 2010
You will always be missed Conrad and never, ever forgotten. I consider myself truly lucky to have shared in part of your life.
Stacey B
April 1, 2010
Conrad you will truly be missed. You have touched many lives in your time here. We love your mom and will be here for her always.
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Trudi LeMaster
April 1, 2010
I didn't know you, Conrad, but as a friend of your mom's, I felt like I did. You were in my thoughts and prayers many times. My heart aches over your passing and your family's loss.
April 1, 2010
Conrad, you will be missed by so many. I am so grateful that I got to know you and that you were a part of my life and my recovery. Love You and Miss you. Sandi P
We had a great time in Nevada. I am so happy you got to go.
April 1, 2010
You are beautiful, inside and out.
April 1, 2010
Always a tough guy.
April 1, 2010
You are amazing.
April 1, 2010
You are always so supportive.
April 1, 2010
Im so glad I met you.
April 1, 2010
I love you so much.
April 1, 2010
Caitlin Dunbar
April 1, 2010
Conrad, you really are the best thing that has ever happened to me. You are my best friend, my love, and my mentor. You taught me so many things...You taught me how to be strong, how to be a leader, and most importantly how to love myself. You have been the biggest influence in my life, and have provided me with my best days. I am going to miss our intense talks. I could sit and listen to you for hours. You are wise beyond your years, truly an "old soul". And I love that about you. You really did save me, and I know you know that. I think the only reason I can handle this is because you taught me to be so calm and logical. You have touched so many peoples lives, and helped so many. You have finished your mission, and gone on your final expedition. God has called you back to him because you were just too great, and he had better plans for you. I know that you love me, and you know I love you. I will miss you so much, and I promise to carry on your memory forever. You are the most caring, strong, dedicated, intelligent, loving, and logical person I have ever met. Everyone will know what a truly amazing person you are. I love you so so much baby. I know you'll be watching.
April 1, 2010
I'll miss you forever Conrad. It really won't be the same without you.
Aunt Judy
April 1, 2010
In loving memory of my cherished nephew. I will love you and miss you always.
Jennifer VanFossen
April 1, 2010
You left the stage in the middle of your song. You were loved by many people, and we will miss you. Forever in our hearts, and in our minds, you will never be forgotten. Our prayers go out to the ones closest to you, hoping they can get through this time. This is in loving memeory to you Conrad. - Jenn
Kayla Williams
April 1, 2010
He will be missed and always remembered in my heart and others around me. He was my first boyfriend and probably the best. My family will always love Conrad like a son if only he would still be around to know truly how many loved him..
In loving memory you are always in my heart.
Kayla Williams
Ken, RoseMarie and Conrad 2001
April 1, 2010
April 1, 2010
My Dearest Nephew Conrad,
I will lovingly cherish your memory forever in my heart.
Love, Aunt Judy
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