Richard A. Conrad

Richard Albert Conrad “Dick” 

The most awesome grandpa “ever” passed away on July 24^th, 2009.  He was born February 24^th, 1929 in Salt Lake City to Birdie Rasmussen and Albert Conrad.  He spent the majority of his adult life in Salt Lake. 

Dick enlisted in the Army out of high school and spent about 4 years there.  He retired from Chicago Bridger & Iron at 52 years of age and went on to open a business called Dick’s Check & Lube with his son Richard “Tiny”.  The business was purchased by UDOT and he retired once again. 

Dick loved being with family in his backyard, having barbeques, swimming or in his trailer going to Ouray, Colorado. 

Wednesdays on the golf course with the guys became a tradition.  Then later with his grandsons and son-in-law. 

The most rewarding and joyful part of his life was having children and the grandchildren they blessed him with.  Watching and supporting them play sports (especially football) were some of the best.  His two oldest grandsons played for Judge Memorial Catholic High School and the youngest begins Little League on a Judge Team this year.  We all feel positive that he will be watching Carson too.  The many hours working with Bryce and the secret jokes between Dick and Reese will always be remembered. 

He was special, unique, kind and forever forgiving. 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Virginia Thomas Conrad; daughter Ann Cerise (Demar) Butterfield; grandsons Bryce “Punker”, Reese and Carson Butterfield and Richard Evan and Nick Conrad; brothers Hank (Marba) Skola and Arnold (Eleanor) Conrad; and sister Norma Conrad Bowman. 

He is preceded in death by his son Richard Reese Conrad “Tiny”. 

A wake will be held on Sunday, August 2^nd from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.   

A prayer service will be held on Monday, August 3^rd at 11:00 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 E. Spring Lane, Salt Lake City.  Entombment to follow at Salt Lake Mausoleum, 1001 11th Avenue, Salt Lake City.