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 George E. Conrad, age 92 of Yankton and formerly of Scotland, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Avera Yankton Care Center, Yankton. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, November 23, 2009 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Scotland, SD with Rev. Dave Gunderson officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery in Scotland. Visitations will be from 4-6 PM, Sunday, November 22, 2009 at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory, Yankton with a 5 PM Prayer service. Visitations will resume one hour prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Mark Conrad, Jason Conrad, Randy Conrad, Kelly Conrad, James Conrad, Chad Machacek, Todd Machacek, and Greg Conrad, Jr.
George E. Conrad was born on March 8, 1917 on the family farm near Scotland, SD to Charles and Clara Conrad. George was baptized on May 17, 1917 by Pastor J.D. Ehler at St. John's Lutheran Church. He was confirmed on June 1, 1930 by Pastor Henry Schuetz in Scotland at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
George married Esther Freier on Nov. 2, 1941 at the Hoffnungsberg Congregational Church near Delmont, SD. They farmed in the Scotland/ Kaylor area until 1988. They retired from farming and moved to Yankton. George was active in his church, St. Paul's Lutheran, as an Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and other positions. After moving to Yankton, they became members at St. John's Lutheran Church in June, 1991.
He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and camping. There were many treasured family celebrations with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Esther, of Yankton, SD; two sons: Charles II (Karen) of Scotland, SD and Dennis (Judy Ann) of Madison, SD; one daughter, Judy (Dennis) Machacek of Sioux Falls, SD; one daughter-in-law, Dawn Conrad of Vermillion, SD; fourteen grandchildren and thirty one great grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence (Alma) Conrad of Scotland, SD; one sister-in-law, Irene Conrad of Yankton, SD; and many nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by one son, Gregg, an infant daughter, Twyla Mae; an infant grandson, Michael George, his parents, three brothers: Arnold, Earl, and Edward.
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