He was born in Harrisburg on December 10, 1946 to the late Loin and Agnes (Sanker) Conrad; and preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas and William Conrad; and sisters, Laverne Gales, Norma Jean Lanshe and Agnes Simmers.
Ted graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School in 1964. He was a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corp Reserves from 1966 to 1972. Ted worked for PPL for 41 years and retired as a Lineman Leader.
Ted helped coach Little League Baseball, enjoyed golf and had a hole in one in Kansas playing with his son. Ted was a Pittsburgh Panther fan and enjoyed going to their football games. Ted was also a Steelers and Pirate’s fan. Ted loved going to the beach with family every summer for over 50 years.
Ted was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church and the National Corvette Museum and loved his 2007 Corvette.
Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Linda (Haas) Conrad; daughter, Renee Smith (Terry); son, Jeffrey Conrad (Brenda); 4 grandchildren, Kendall Smith, Devin Smith, Nolan Conrad (Paige) and Abigail Conrad; brother, Richard Conrad (Harriet); sister, Ida Beistline; sister-in-laws, Connie Conrad and Dorothy Larson (Eric); 2 brother-in-laws, John Lanshe and Fred Haas (Janice); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12:00 PM Friday, July 12, 2024 at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church Rd., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery. A viewing will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Friday, July 12, 2024 in the Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg.
Special thanks to Hospice For All Seasons for their care and support.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to ALS Association, Mid Atlantic, 1015 Virginia Dr., Suite 110, Fort Washington, PA 19034 or to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110.
