Richard Allen Konrady, Sr., the son of Edward and Clara (Petersen) Konrady, was born on March 13, 1938, in Odeboldt, IA. He was raised and received his early education in Odeboldt graduating from high school in 1958. After high school, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army serving eight years with the National Guard.
On July 12, 1959, Richard married Carol Weier in Odeboldt, IA. Following their marriage, they moved to Spencer. Richard began working for Spencer Construction for about 5 years, then he spent 14 years at Spencer Dairy. Richard spent most of his time working for Eaton's for 22 years. He retired in 2000, but then worked part-time for Spencer Auto Parts. Richard enjoyed gardening and feeding birds and squirrels. He also took care of the neighborhood stray cats, giving them a place to stay in the winter. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed watching the Colts, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Richard passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at the Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carol in 2005 and one grandson, Cody.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons: Rick and his wife, Cindy of Spencer, IA, Larry of Sioux Falls, SD and Matt and his wife, Missie of Spencer, IA; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence Konrady of Cherokee, IA; other relatives and friends.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m, Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Larry Neiderhiser
CASKET BEARERS
Varin White Bear
Dustin Konrady
Josh Konrady
Quentin Tesch
Skylaur Konrady
Logan Konrady
VISITATION
Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
MUSIC
Organist - Jan Palm
"How Great Thou Art"
"In The Garden"
By Larry Neiderhiser
INTERMENT
Riverside Cemetery
Spencer, Iowa