In loving memory of

Craig E. Conard
January 3, 1951 - August 2, 2018

CRAIG CONARD
MUSCATINE, Iowa - Craig E. Conard, 67, of Muscatine, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at his home.

Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend Alex Kindred will officiate. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the funeral home.

Craig was born on January 3, 1951, in Muscatine, the son of William Evan and Betty Carter Conard.

He worked for HON as a central region distribution manager and later worked for G.P.C.

He enjoyed all sports, was a Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan, and boating on the Mississippi River. He enjoyed going to the casinos but especially loved spending time with friends and his family.

Those left to honor his memory include two sons, Matt Conard and wife, Jennifer, and Jeff Conard and wife, Kerri, all of Muscatine; his fiancé, Mary Osborn of Muscatine; step-children, Chris Miller and wife, Misty, Justin Miller and wife, Kara, and Savanna Plank and husband, Mike, all of Muscatine; 18 grandchildren; and one brother, Rick Conard and wife, Deb, of Muscatine.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Tributes

Bart Beckey wrote on Aug 6, 2018:

"You will be greatly missed my friend. Save me a seat!"

John Manjoinw wrote on Aug 6, 2018:

"Our sincere sympathy for your loss John & Sherri Manjoine"

Jim Griffin wrote on Aug 5, 2018:

"Paula and boys sorry for your loss Craig was a great boss and good friend. He will be missed. Griff"

Mark and Mary Gray wrote on Aug 5, 2018:

"Sorry for your loss"

Pam Freers wrote on Aug 5, 2018:

"To the Conrad family ! Sorry for you loss Sending our condolences ! Prayers to you at this difficult time !"

Daniel & Kristin Wright wrote on Aug 5, 2018:

"Jeff, and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you all His love, and compassion to get through this sad time. Sending healing prayers, and comforting hugs to you, and yours."

Pam Freers wrote on Aug 5, 2018:

"The Concard Sorry for you loss Sending our condolences Mel & Pam"

Craig Drake wrote on Aug 5, 2018:

"I have so many great memories of Craig. His beloved GTO....... our time together in the Roust-A-Bouts (he was a great drummer)........ his man cave basement at his parents.... his laughter. So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace old friend."

Melissa caliger wrote on Aug 4, 2018:

"Very sorry for your loss. Sending sympathy. Melissa Caliger"

Barbara Jo Letherby wrote on Aug 4, 2018:

"Craig and I were in the same grade in High school (and I lived around the corner from him on Park Ave.) and he would give me a rides to school from time to time. Craig was a nice guy. I hadn?t seen him in years but the memories I have of him he was fun and a great guy. I am sorry for your loss. "

Cheryl & Tim wrote on Aug 3, 2018:

"Mary and family, So sorry to hear of Craig?s death. I know how much you all loved him. May your great memories with him help you see your way through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all. Love Tim & Cheryl Plank"

Mike Truitt wrote on Aug 3, 2018:

"Jeff Sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Mike Truitt"