Joseph W. Conrad, age 95, died on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. He was born on August 20, 1917 in Sun Prairie and was the son of Joseph and Sadie (Kleiner) Conrad. He married Joyce Robertson on October 22, 1946 at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Joe served in theContinue Reading
Joseph W. Conrad, age 95, died on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center. He was born on August 20, 1917 in Sun Prairie and was the son of Joseph and Sadie (Kleiner) Conrad. He married Joyce Robertson on October 22, 1946 at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church. Joe served in the U.S. Army as an M.P. in the Philippines and France during WWII. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W. 9362, American Legion Post #333, Sun Prairie Lions Club and Past President of the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce. Joe also served on the Colonial Club Board of Directors and was on the Bank of Sun Prairie Board of Directors for 40 years. He began his 60 year grocery career in 1946, and joined Sentry Foods in 1968. Joe was totally committed to the Sun Prairie community, his customers and employees.
He is survived by his children: Penny (Terry) Pederson of Sun Prairie, Brian Conrad of Lake Mills, Elizabeth Conrad (M.J. Jones) of Madison, Joseph (Beth) Conrad Jr, of Artesia, CA, Nicholas (Becky) Conrad of Sun Prairie, Patty (Tom) Hebl of Sun Prairie, Maria (Ty) Quamme of Poynette and Kathryn (Sean) Boyce of Sun Prairie; grandchildren, Nate (Becky), Tim (Emily), Melissa (Andy), Stephanie, Bradley, Michelle, Shawn, Brandon (Vickie), Zach, Dylan, Katie, Jackie, Allison (Eduardo), Todd, Ashley, Cole, Lydia and Joey; great grandchildren, Devyn, Emma, Bennett, Lauryn, Blake, James, Cameron, Summer, Samuel and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joyce; sisters, Irma Arthur and Virginia Muller; a brother Carl Conrad; 2 grandsons, Jeffrey Pederson and Christopher Conrad; infant granddaughter Avery Quamme and wife Jean.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie. Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt will preside. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Wednesday. A private burial will be at Sacred Hearts Cemetery where graveside military rites will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sacred Hearts Athletic Assoc. The family would like to sincerely thank the Sun Prairie Health Care Center for their kindness and excellent care provided during his stay.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com
Carey Conrad Oshea
left a message on June 28, 2013:
What a great life your father had. He defined what it meant to be a good businessman. He wrote the book by example on fairness, and supporting his church and his community.
When I was married to Brian, the family dinners where always fun. So many kids of all diffrent ages, a big plate of italian sausages and pasta shared with gusto on special saturday evenings. I remember one special Christmas when Joe bought Joyce a special clock that had a mouse on it that somehow moved up the clock when it chimed on the hour. She loved that present, and it was cute how he loved to surprise her. They had a lovely marriage, and I am sure that they are finally together again. We are what defines us, and for Joe, it was being a good supporter, in both his family and his community. He loved to greet all of his customers, and you always felt so welcome at his store. To this day, I love to support my local stores, the smaller ones, where you are a person that is known to the owner. Not just a number. Joe did not believe in numbers. The bottom line was not his profit margin, it was his service to his customers, family and community. Rest in Peace Joe, you will be missed. Carey Conrad OShea
Jane Henderson
left a message on June 26, 2013:
Joe was a gentleman and a gentle man. I will never forget when I first moved to Sun Prairie in the '70s, and I had filled a cart with groceries only to find that I had left my cash and checkbook at home. Joe overheard my dilemma and told me to just pay the next time I came in to shop even though he didn't even know who I was.
He always had a beautiful smile and greeting for everyone that came into the store.
John & Rose Boehnen
left a message on June 25, 2013:
We are truly blessed for having known Joe Conrad. He was a remarkable man. Our memories go back to the Sun Prairie Dinner Dance Club. We always had a wonderful time and enjoyed the evening. Whenever you entered his grocery store you were greeted like an old friend. Truly a wonderful person. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Conrad family.
Jeanne Gerg
left a message on June 24, 2013:
We moved to Sun Prairie 31 years ago after my husband retired from the military. I presented check #001 from my newly opened checking acccount at Joe Conrad's Sentry on day two. Instead of giving me a hard time about the check #, he waved away my concern and welcomed me to Sun Prairie. I have never forgotten. Joe was a great guy, a true genleman. He will be missed.
Deb Silvers and Barry Juneau
left a message on June 24, 2013:
To the Conrad family and friends,
Joe embraced life with great value, may your lives remain enriched in knowing this character within your father and friend.
“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.”
― Albert Einstein
Amy Peck
left a message on June 24, 2013:
I remember when my Sister and I were just "knee high to grasshoppers". My Mom would always shop at Sentry and Joe would always have a smile and a piece of candy for us. Even when I got older he would remember me when I came in by myself.
Such a Dear, Dear, man! Joe will be sorely missed!
Thanks For The Memories Joe!
Diane Brinson & Bob Spector
left a message on June 23, 2013:
We are so sorry for your loss, Nick. May the many heartfelt memories of your father bring you peace at this difficult time. Diane and Bob
Pam Treige
left a message on June 23, 2013:
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing; now he can rest. He was certainly one in a million, a truly great man that will be missed.
Meg Nicolay Taylor
left a message on June 23, 2013:
May he rest in peace - a true gentleman, always smiling, friendly and charming! My condolences at this sad time and prayers are with your family.
Jim and Marcia Drogue
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Our thoughts are with all of the Conrad family. Joe was a special man that has left a very large footprint in the community and the lives of people that knew him and worked for him.
When I think of Joe I think of the words, generous, kind, friendly, supportive, loyal and caring.
May he rest in peace.
Joe Chase
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Joe Conrad was a very generous and community-minded individual and I am happy to say his generous lives in his children and grandchildren. He was truly a difference maker in Sun Prairie and he will be truly missed and never forgotten. May he rest in peace
Jane & Quirin Braam
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Kate and Sean: I'm glad I got the pleasure of meeting your Dad at various times through the years.
He was always so kind and gentle - always greeting me with a smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
He left a wonderful legacy.
Jane & Quirin Braam
Jane & Quirin Braam
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Kate and Sean: I'm glad I got the pleasure of meeting your Dad at various times through the years.
He was always so kind and gentle - always greeting me with a smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
He left a wonderful legacy.
Jane & Quirin Braam
The House Family
left a message on June 22, 2013:
At this difficult time, may you find comfort in knowing that others share in your sorrow.
Murry, Julia, Rick and Bonnie House
Lisa Gryttr Garceau
left a message on June 22, 2013:
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a remarkable man, I can still remember him in the Sentry store as a child he knew your name, who you belonged to , had a friendly smile and a greeting for everyone. I know he will be truly missed by so many .
Leif Gryttr
left a message on June 22, 2013:
Joe had an immediate impact on my life when he hired me at 16. Taught me how to treat people and what customer service is all about. I have taken those lessons with me forever. I owe my skills and my success in sales and customer service to him. God be with you. You were a great man. Thank you for all you taught me. To all the Conrad kids, Joe was a great man and you were all fortunate to have him as a father. My heart goes out to you.
Gary Zimmerman
left a message on June 22, 2013:
I remember as a young boy, my brother Wayne and I, going into the old store that was on the corner of Bristol and Main streets with our mother shopping and then crawling through the pile of cardboard boxes they had stored there. I will never forget how nice Joe, Joyce, Carl, & Betty were and how well I saw them treat everyone they knew.
I am very sorry for the families loss.
John K Holmes
left a message on June 22, 2013:
To all the Conrad Family,
You have my sincere Sympathy of the passing of Joe, he was and always will be one of the greatest business owners in Sun Prairie as he never forgot a persons name or a childs birthday! He always greeted people when they came throught the door with a friendly smile, he will be missed by myself and so many others as he is in heaven now helping everyone up there as he helped people down here.
God Bless and RIP Joe
Sincelely,
Joh K Holmes
left a message:
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Carey Conrad Oshea
left a message on June 28, 2013:
What a great life your father had. He defined what it meant to be a good businessman. He wrote the book by example on fairness, and supporting his church and his community.
When I was married to Brian, the family dinners where always fun. So many kids of all diffrent ages, a big plate of italian sausages and pasta shared with gusto on special saturday evenings. I remember one special Christmas when Joe bought Joyce a special clock that had a mouse on it that somehow moved up the clock when it chimed on the hour. She loved that present, and it was cute how he loved to surprise her. They had a lovely marriage, and I am sure that they are finally together again. We are what defines us, and for Joe, it was being a good supporter, in both his family and his community. He loved to greet all of his customers, and you always felt so welcome at his store. To this day, I love to support my local stores, the smaller ones, where you are a person that is known to the owner. Not just a number. Joe did not believe in numbers. The bottom line was not his profit margin, it was his service to his customers, family and community. Rest in Peace Joe, you will be missed. Carey Conrad OShea
Jane Henderson
left a message on June 26, 2013:
Joe was a gentleman and a gentle man. I will never forget when I first moved to Sun Prairie in the '70s, and I had filled a cart with groceries only to find that I had left my cash and checkbook at home. Joe overheard my dilemma and told me to just pay the next time I came in to shop even though he didn't even know who I was.
He always had a beautiful smile and greeting for everyone that came into the store.
John & Rose Boehnen
left a message on June 25, 2013:
We are truly blessed for having known Joe Conrad. He was a remarkable man. Our memories go back to the Sun Prairie Dinner Dance Club. We always had a wonderful time and enjoyed the evening. Whenever you entered his grocery store you were greeted like an old friend. Truly a wonderful person. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Conrad family.
Jeanne Gerg
left a message on June 24, 2013:
We moved to Sun Prairie 31 years ago after my husband retired from the military. I presented check #001 from my newly opened checking acccount at Joe Conrad's Sentry on day two. Instead of giving me a hard time about the check #, he waved away my concern and welcomed me to Sun Prairie. I have never forgotten. Joe was a great guy, a true genleman. He will be missed.
Deb Silvers and Barry Juneau
left a message on June 24, 2013:
To the Conrad family and friends,
Joe embraced life with great value, may your lives remain enriched in knowing this character within your father and friend.
“Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.”
― Albert Einstein
Amy Peck
left a message on June 24, 2013:
I remember when my Sister and I were just "knee high to grasshoppers". My Mom would always shop at Sentry and Joe would always have a smile and a piece of candy for us. Even when I got older he would remember me when I came in by myself.
Such a Dear, Dear, man! Joe will be sorely missed!
Thanks For The Memories Joe!
Diane Brinson & Bob Spector
left a message on June 23, 2013:
We are so sorry for your loss, Nick. May the many heartfelt memories of your father bring you peace at this difficult time. Diane and Bob
Pam Treige
left a message on June 23, 2013:
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing; now he can rest. He was certainly one in a million, a truly great man that will be missed.
Meg Nicolay Taylor
left a message on June 23, 2013:
May he rest in peace - a true gentleman, always smiling, friendly and charming! My condolences at this sad time and prayers are with your family.
Jim and Marcia Drogue
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Our thoughts are with all of the Conrad family. Joe was a special man that has left a very large footprint in the community and the lives of people that knew him and worked for him.
When I think of Joe I think of the words, generous, kind, friendly, supportive, loyal and caring.
May he rest in peace.
Joe Chase
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Joe Conrad was a very generous and community-minded individual and I am happy to say his generous lives in his children and grandchildren. He was truly a difference maker in Sun Prairie and he will be truly missed and never forgotten. May he rest in peace
Jane & Quirin Braam
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Kate and Sean: I'm glad I got the pleasure of meeting your Dad at various times through the years.
He was always so kind and gentle - always greeting me with a smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
He left a wonderful legacy.
Jane & Quirin Braam
Jane & Quirin Braam
left a message on June 23, 2013:
Kate and Sean: I'm glad I got the pleasure of meeting your Dad at various times through the years.
He was always so kind and gentle - always greeting me with a smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
He left a wonderful legacy.
Jane & Quirin Braam
The House Family
left a message on June 22, 2013:
At this difficult time, may you find comfort in knowing that others share in your sorrow.
Murry, Julia, Rick and Bonnie House
Lisa Gryttr Garceau
left a message on June 22, 2013:
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a remarkable man, I can still remember him in the Sentry store as a child he knew your name, who you belonged to , had a friendly smile and a greeting for everyone. I know he will be truly missed by so many .
Leif Gryttr
left a message on June 22, 2013:
Joe had an immediate impact on my life when he hired me at 16. Taught me how to treat people and what customer service is all about. I have taken those lessons with me forever. I owe my skills and my success in sales and customer service to him. God be with you. You were a great man. Thank you for all you taught me. To all the Conrad kids, Joe was a great man and you were all fortunate to have him as a father. My heart goes out to you.
Gary Zimmerman
left a message on June 22, 2013:
I remember as a young boy, my brother Wayne and I, going into the old store that was on the corner of Bristol and Main streets with our mother shopping and then crawling through the pile of cardboard boxes they had stored there. I will never forget how nice Joe, Joyce, Carl, & Betty were and how well I saw them treat everyone they knew.
I am very sorry for the families loss.
John K Holmes
left a message on June 22, 2013:
To all the Conrad Family,
You have my sincere Sympathy of the passing of Joe, he was and always will be one of the greatest business owners in Sun Prairie as he never forgot a persons name or a childs birthday! He always greeted people when they came throught the door with a friendly smile, he will be missed by myself and so many others as he is in heaven now helping everyone up there as he helped people down here.
God Bless and RIP Joe
Sincelely,
Joh K Holmes
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