Charles A. " Charlie" Conrad

Charles A. " Charlie" Conrad, III, 48 of Lorain died on Monday morning, September 17, 2007 at Golden Acres Home unexpectedly.

     Mr. Conrad was born in Lorain on February 3, 1959 and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1979. He was a member of St. Mary Church. He was employed Oberlin Workshop of Murray Ridge.

     Mr. Conrad sang with the Murray Ridge Choraliers, was an accomplished bowler and held several medals for swimming events in the Special Olympics.

     He was an avid Ohio sports enthusiast, especially Ohio State, the Browns and The Indians. He loved to travel. He enjoyed "Wheel of Fortune" on TV and was a devout Elvis Presley fan.

     He is survived by his parents Charles and Mary (nee Murray) Conrad of Lorain, a sister Maureen A. Smith of Lorain, brothers Joseph C. of Temple City, CA, E.J. of Oceanside, CA, Michael J. of Mooresville, NC, David Q. of Oxford,  Alabama and 16 nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Brigid Conrad in 1964, maternal grandparents Peter and Beatrice Murray and paternal grandparents Alvin and Christine Conrad.

     Friends may call on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 3-9 PM at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio  44052.

     Additionally, friends may call on Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 10:00 until the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Church, 8th & Reid Avenues  in Lorain at 11:00 AM. Mr. Conrad's uncle The Rev. Cornelius J. Murray, pastor of St. Brendan's Catholic Church in North Olmsted, will officiate. The Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor of St. Mary Church will concelebrate.

     Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Murray Ridge School, 9750 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio  44035.

Condolences

From:     Janis & Richard Koba
Relation: Friend

Dear Mary and Charles and family:

We are truly sorry for your loss. Please know that Charles and you are in our prayers.

 

From:     Greg & Tina Barricklow (Express Marine)
Relation: Friend

Bob and Family,
Our greatest condolences to the Jaycox family for the loss of a very loved lady. Her memories will remain with us forever!!! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family. We are here for you! Virginia is now "our" fishing ANGEL!!!!!!!!

Love, Greg & Tina Barricklow (Express Marine)

From:     Jimmy Bloor
Relation: friend of family

Hi, Folks; Am very sorry to hear of your loss.  The Conrad clan is true and strong, and may you all be a support and comfort to each other in your grief...

Best regards and sympathy,

Jimmy

 

From:     Maryellen Schoonmaker
Relation: Relation

I am so sorry for your lost.  You will be in our prays.  Sorry I was not able to make the trip to Ohio. 

Love Always Maryellen and family

From:     Barb Klein-Dougan
Relation: Friend

Joe, I am so sorry about the passing of your brother. My sympathies to you and your family.


From:     Amie Sasser
Relation: Friend- (Care Giver at Rem-Ohio)

My dearest Charlie Conrad:
 My deepest sympathy for your family and friends. You are an angel to many people. Charlie brought allot of laughter and love to everyone around him. He will be missed by allot of friends and family. Your an Angel with beautiful wings, spread them wings and be free. May God hold you dear to him and keep you safe. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. God Bless. 
 

From:     Krasienko Family
Relation: friend

Our deepest sympathy for yor loss. May you find strength in each other through this difficult time. God Bless you

 

From:     Colleen (Bailey) Fox
Relation: Friend

Mrs. Conrad, "Killer", and family.
I was saddened to hear about Charlie. Getting to know Charlie throughout St. Mary's and CYO, Charlie inspired me to work with special needs children and adults. Charlie was ALWAYS happy, carried a smile and brightened people's day when we saw him. He will be missed deeply. I will keep you in my prayers. Thank you Charlie for inspiring me. 
 

From:     ZENOBIA MCNEIL, ROBERT PLA
Relation: FRIEND

To the Conrad Family:
   A bright new star has been added to our horizon and it will ever shine bright and remain a constant reflective in our hearts.
   Our deepest heartfelt sympathy in your lost. Charlie will truly be missed and loved forever.
 

From:     JUANITA MCNEIL
Relation: FRIEND

To the Family;

   Just know that Charlie's smile will help brighten the heavenly skies and will comfort you through your times of grief. He will be truly missed.

Juanita McNeil
(Robert Pla's grandmother)

From:     Doris Glavan and DEB Gelenius
Relation: Friends

Dear Mary and Charles, We are sending our sympathy for the loss of Charlie. I hope the caring of your friends and family, and your religion will give you the strength needed at this very sad time. Your friends at St. Mary's Church
 

From:     Bob and Nancy Grassoq
Relation: Friends
 

We are so sorry about the loss of your beloved son.  We will remember  him and all of your family in our prayers.

From:     Shelley and Ronnie Ramey
Relation: Friend and Caregiver

My thoughts and prayers go out to all who love and cared for Charlie, especially those who lived with  him and worked with him day in and day out. Charlie was always quick with a joke and lovely comments for the ladies. We will all miss him terrible, especially his housemates, so please say an extra prayer for them. I know Charlie is running, laughing, telling jokes and flirting. But I know he will watch over those he loves.

 Sincerely,

 Shelley and Ron


From:     Willow Chiller
Relation: Friend

I had the privilege of helping Charlie for a time at Quarry Road group home.
He told me about his grandmother having taught him
to speak some German.  So when we would see each other we would say "Guten tag" to each other.
Both of us would try to remember the German we learned so long ago.
He would always beam when we would do this.
"Auf weidersehn Herr Conrad, meine freund."
Leibe,
Willow