- See Image Conrad, Sr., William A., Free domAge 91, died Wednesday December 3, 2003 at home. Bill was born August 1, 1 912 to the late Joseph and Mary (Romenesko) Conrad in Oneida, WI. He marri ed the former Harriet Kemps on August 24, 1940 at St. Nicholas Catholic Ch urch in Freedom. Dad was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and gre at grandfather. His "Top of the morning, its daylight in the swamp" greeti ng started his lively days. Prayer and Church were serious parts of his lo ng life. He also loved the great outdoors for frequent hunting adventur es with family and friends. The family lake cottage and hunting cabins pro vided many happy outings. Dad was also the handyman, building his own ho me as well as helping others with numerous building projects. In his basem ent workshop he produced many birdhouses and other gifts from his hea rt to his dear family and friends. "Don't you cry when I die because you k now I lived every day"were his words of wisdom as he looked forward to ete rnal joy with Jesus.He is survived by his wife Harriet Conrad of Freedom; six sons Lyle (Conni e) Conrad of Oshkosh, Robert "Bob" (Betty) Conrad of Freedom, Donald (Shir ley) Conrad of De Pere, Roy (Betty) Conrad of Appleton, Bill Jr. (Linda) C onrad of Freedom and Randy "Sparky" (Deb) Conrad of Freedom; two daughter s, Carol (Mark) Farrell of Freedom and Nancy (Dennis) Peters of Freedo m; 29 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; one sister, Blanche (Quint en) Vandenberg of Freedom.He will also be missed by two brothers in law, Bernard Kemps and Marty Kem ps; five sisters in law, Eva Conrad, Marion Conrad, Josie Kamps, Margar et Kemps and Dorothy Mitterer; and numerous nieces and nephews.His parents and five brothers, Norbert, Joseph, Walter, Earl and John Conr ad and six sisters, Anne (Corniel) Hietpas, Roselle (Willard) VandenBoo m, Agnes (Peter) Bergman, Marion (Henry) Jansen preceded him in deat h. He was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters in law, Antonet te (Bill) Vanden Hogan, Henry Kamps, Ted (Minnie) Kemps, John Kemps, Adri an (Marie) Kemps, Sr. Annette Kemps, Minnie (Harry) Noffke, Marion Kemp s, Albert Mitterer, Marie (Becker) Lenz and Nora Kemps.The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 6, at ST. NICH OLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Freedom with Fr. Dennis Ryan and Msgr. James Vand en Hogan co-officiating. Friends will be received on Friday at the Boettch er Family Funeral Home 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna from 4:00 p.m. unt il the 7:30 p.m. prayer service and again on Saturday at Church from 9: 00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will follow in the Parish Cem etery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established.The Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. 766-2 099.
A limb has fallen from the family tree I hear a voice that says, "Grieve n ot for me."Remember the good times, The laughter, the song. The good life I lived, w hen I was strong.Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely, the s un will shine through.My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remember the good things, I tru ly was blessed.Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on live your life, don't ju st stare at the wall.I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes, we're to gether again.
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