Gerald Eugene "Jerry" Conrad Sr

Gerald Eugene Conrad Sr, 78, of Belleair Beach, FL, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Mary's Campus in Rochester, MN after battling cancer.

Jerry was born August 18, 1946, in Anamosa, IA to Jess and Laura Conrad. He attended high school in Anamosa, IA. He then went to Iowa State University and graduated in 1967. He went on to work for Cambridge Homes/DR Horton and was an Executive Vice President there until he retired. He was an active member of many home builders organizations. He served on the board of directors for the National Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago for many years. He was awarded the Court of Honor from the HBAGC. In 1984, he married the love of his life Janice K. Conrad at Millburn Church.

Jerry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many rounds of golf and watching all sports. He enjoyed being at his cabin in Minnesota, buying real estate, playing cribbage or cards, he even began to love being on the beach. Though he loved all of those activities his favorite role was being a loving father and grandparent. He treasured his time with his grandchildren and loved being their Grandpa, never failing to get their toes or attend their sporting events.

He is survived by his wife Janice Conrad, his sons, Jesse (Nicole) of McKinney, TX and Jake of Whitefish, MT, his daughter, Michelle (Brad) Jenks of Lake Villa, IL and son, Michael (Kelli) Pesola of Cape Coral, FL, seven grandchildren, his brothers Dick and Denny. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Laura and his brother, Tom.

There will be a celebration of life at Brittane's Event Center, Saratoga Square 5101 Washington St Unit 30 Gurnee, IL 60031 on May 10, 2025 from 1-4.