We have been invited by the family of Howard Conrad, Sr. to accompany him to his final resting place, and it is our honor to do so.
Howard Conrad passed away on August 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 15, 1926 in Wassau, WI.
Howard, at the age of 15, through fancy paperwork, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942 to aid and serve his Country during WWII. During his enlistment, he served in the Pacific. After his service, he was honorably discharged in 1946.
After his service, he served almost 40 years as a District Manager for Design For Living/Raffee Carpets. He was also a talented craftsman and woodworker in his spare time. People would come to Howard to have something special built for them. Howard enjoyed Baja racing and was a friend of Corky McMillin, who is one of the best Baja racers. Howard was also known as a pool shark. There were not many matches he lost.
Howard was a traveler and enjoyed learning the history of the areas in which he would explore. After his retirement, he worked for an R.V. company that would move R.V.'s across the Country. He liked being outside, whether he was gardening or golfing and enjoyed watching golf on T.V.
He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion Post 848, the Elks Lodge of San Diego County and the Knights of Columbus, where he enjoyed giving back to his community.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Armida; sons Kelly, Jeff and Howie; stepson Charlie Valencia; stepdaughters Cherie Valencia Nelson & Sheryl Holt; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Military Veteran. For those interested, and all are welcome, we will be accompanying the hero and his family from the chapel service to his final resting place. Please see the time table if you would like to participate. For those who would rather go directly to the cemetery, we will meet you there.
Timetable for Friday, 14 September 2018:1045 - Stage at Miller Jones Mortuary, 1501 W. Florida Avenue, Hemet, CA 92543
https://goo.gl/maps/vvPWos1S7jx 1100 - Mission briefing
1130 - Flag line for transfer of hero from Chapel to coach
1145 - KSU to Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518 for service and military honors
https://goo.gl/maps/c95MbqTZ23D21230 - ETA RNC (PGR Staging area north of Staging Area
1315 - KSU to assigned shelter for Flag Line, Service and Military Honors.
R/C Curt "Stitch" Bancroft
SO CAL PGR Ride Captain818 406-0408
cbptg1@gmail.com
You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving in a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission that you can. Please ride/drive safely and PLEASE hydrate.
