Melvin Conrad, of Melcher-Dallas, passed away August 15, 2018 at the age of 68. Services will be held Monday, August 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Bauer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Legion Post 632. Melvin Charles Conrad was born January 16, 1950 to Marcel and Floris Conrad in Knoxville, Iowa. Melvin was one of nine children born to the couple. He grew up alongside his siblings in the Bauer area. Melvin attended Bauer School and graduated from Melcher High School. After graduation, Melvin enlisted in the Unites States Army. He served as a radar operator in Vietnam. In 1972, Melvin was united in marriage to Rhonda Lenzine Dixon. The couple was blessed with two children, Melissa and Jason. The couple later separated. In 1996, Melvin was united in marriage to Shelly Tickle. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Emily. The couple later separated. Melvin made a living as a tractor mechanic. His latest employer was Colfax Tractor Parts. In addition to being a hard worker, Melvin was kind, generous, and quick to help others. He was a quiet person, but had a strong-willed and ornery side. Melvin was a member of the 3654th Ordnance Company with the National Guard. He was a proud dad and grandpa. He was very close to his three grandchildren and loved spending time with his family. Melvin is survived by his children: Melissa (Jerry) Neer, Jason (Kylee) Conrad, and Emily (Brandon Flesher) Conrad; grandchildren: Penelope, Rosie, and Hunter; and siblings: Mike (Claudia) Conrad, Marilyn Hall, Marty (Betty) Conrad, Mark (Nancy) Conrad, Monte (Christa) Conrad, and Dizz Conrad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcel and Floris Conrad; sisters, Marsha Fetters and Marcella Jacobs; and grandson, Peyton Conrad. Cemetery Details Bauer Catholic Cemetery Bauer, IA
Visitation
AUG 20. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Melcher-Dallas
803 Garfield Street
Melcher-Dallas, IA 50163
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https://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com
Service
AUG 20. 2:00 PM (CDT)
Pierschbacher Funeral Homes - Melcher-Dallas
803 Garfield Street
Melcher-Dallas, IA 50163
[email protected]
https://www.pierschbacherfuneralhome.com