Delbert Conrad

Delbert Conrad, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. The son of Clarence and Matilda (Fancher) Conrad, he was born May 17, 1924 in Orange County, Indiana.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. Delbert worked as a truck driver for 23 years for Viking/Spector, retiring in 1978. For a number of years, he and his wife Annalee wintered in Apache Junction, Arizona. He enjoyed frequent visits to the local McDonalds, where he had many friends and regular acquaintances. Delbert attended Good Shepherd Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Annalee (Stackhouse) Conrad; two daughters, Delann Conrad, Cathy (Conrad) Van Hal and her husband John; four grandchildren, Joshua Van Hal and his wife Laurie, Leslie (Van Hal) Scott and her husband Eric, Desiree’ (Cooper) Lawver and her husband Ian, and Derek Cooper; four great grandchildren, Zoie Lawver, Sydney Scott, Nikolaus Scott, and Ava Scott. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who was always willing to help his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.

The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1150 E. State Road 144, Mooresville. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.