Donald Adelbert Conrad, 64, of North Wales, PA, formerly of Shrewsbury, MA died Sunday February 27, 2011 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, SC. He was the beloved husband of 31 years of Kathleen J. (Baker) Conrad. Born in Fairview Park, OH, he was the son of the late Adelbert and Dorothy Jean (Furry) Conrad. He served his country as a Captain with United States Army Reserve. Mr. Conrad was a 1968 graduate of the Citadel Military College of Charleston, SC and then went on to complete his master’s degree in Solid State Circuitry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he also completed his Ph.D. Qualifier. Mr. Conrad was the Senior Director of Engineering at Motorola. As an avid car enthusiast, he spent much of his time devoted to his love of this hobby. He was the proud owner of a 1912 Ford Model T and owned different race cars over the years. Mr. Conrad attended the Skip Barber School in Limerock, CT. He was the past President of the Mass. Miata Car Club, a member of the Sports Car Club of America, The Horseless Carriage Club of America and the Valley Forge Chapter of the Model T Club. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the United States. Mr. Conrad was a member of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his loving son, Kevin W. Conrad of Collegeville; a brother, Dale R. Conrad and his wife, Linda, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and a niece, Alicia Owziak and her husband, Alex, of Lady Slipper, VA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday March 4 from 9 to 11AM. at the Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, 1325 Upper State Rd, North Wales (in Montgomery Twp.) followed by his Mass at 11AM. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Horsham Twp. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Donald’s memory may be made to (cat rescue and adoption) Stray Cat Blues, Inc., P.O. Box 8, Colmar, PA 18915. Arrangements are by Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home of Lansdale. Tags: 1968
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