William C. Conrad III

CONRAD William C. Conrad III, M.D., age 61, of New Albany, died December 1, 2006 at Mount Carmel East Hospital. Born in Ponca City, OK on February 15, 1945 to the late William C. Conrad Jr. and Florence (Kerr) Conrad. He was a 1963 graduate of DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, OH. He graduated in 1971 from the Ohio State University Medical School, founded Emergency Services, Inc. and was instrumental in the development of Emergency Medicine as a specialty. In 1978, Dr. Conrad became board certified in Radiology and joined Radiology Inc., where he practiced until 2005. Among his certifications were Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, and Nuclear Cardiology. He made many friends during his 33 years of service at Mount Carmel East and was appreciative of their support. Following a spinal fracture and subsequent surgery in July, 2005, Dr. Conrad spent his convalescence completing dozens of Continuing Medical Education courses. Throughout multiple hospitalizations for numerous medical complications, Dr. Conrad remained optimistic about his recovery and determined to resume his work as a radiologist. He continued to expand his knowledge and appreciation of literature, art and music until his death. Bill is survived by his beloved son, Alex Edward Conrad of New York, NY; his sister, Beth Conrad Barton of Auburn, NE; and his dear friend, Vicki Conrad Pack of Pickerington, OH. Family members will receive friends 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2006 at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Rd. North (St. Rt. #256) Pickerington, OH. A memorial service will be held at Mount Carmel East at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that memorial contributions be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 3740 Ridge Mill Dr., Hilliard, OH 43026 in his memory. Online condolences available at www.spencefuneralhome.com.