Service Details
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home
- Visitation – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
- Family remarks and remembrances – 11:30 a.m.
Mt. Pleasant – Horst Conrad, 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. He was born in Oberhausen, Germany on December 6, 1936, son of the late Fritz and Johanna (nee: Wittinghofer) Conrad. Horst immigrated to the US in 1963 and settled in Racine where he opened Conrad Plating, specializing in hard chrome plated parts.
Apart from his career, his life revolved around the game of soccer. He played professionally in Germany, Canada, and in the USA. He also coached at the Prairie School, UW-Parkside, and several local recreational soccer leagues. Horst was a member of Rheinischer Verein of Milwaukee, and in 1989 was elected to be the Prinz of the Mardi Gras. He was also a member of the Racine Deutscher Maenner Verein; and the German American Social Club of Cape Coral, Florida.
Conrad is survived by his companion of 35 years Brigitta Berberich of Mount Pleasant; his son Mark (Ann) Conrad of Mount Pleasant; daughters Kersten Wasserloos of Munich, Germany and Rhonda (David) Mendel of Seattle, Washington; stepchildren Brenda Fisher of Trevor, Cornelia (Lino) Schmack of Berlin, Germany, James (Jodie) Berberich of Twin Lakes, and Belinda (Jeff) Smith of Somers; 14 grandchildren and many great great grandchildren; his brother Fritz Conrad in Germany; as well as many other relatives and friends.
The celebration of Horst’s life will be held in the funeral home on Saturday November 10th 2018. Visitation with the family from 10:00 a.m. to 1130 a.m., followed by remembrances and closing remarks by his family.
Living Memorials to the Kiwanis Club of West Racine have been suggested.
Klaus und Helga Keppeler says
für Brigitta
Aus Berlin übermitteln wir Dir unsere Anteilnahme. Wir wünschen Dir viel Kraft, damit Du über den Verlust hinwegkommst. Horst werden wir in guter Erinnerung behalten.
Gabi & George Schamberger says
Liebe Brigitta und Familie, es tut uns so Leid, dass Horst gestoben ist. Es ist immer traurig einen lieben Partner zu verlieren. Unsere herzlichste Anteilnahme. Wir werden Horst in lieber Erinnerung behalten.
In lieber Freundschaft Gabi und George
Carole (Labarge)(Smith) Walsh says
So sorry to hear that Horace past away. Love and prayer for all
Linda (Krause) Hazen says
Brigitta, I am sorry I couldn’t be there to give my condolences in person, I will be in Florida on Saturday. Conie hired me at 16 to work at his shop. He was my first boss & a great one. I worked along side him & Audie Hefner & Margie her daughter. I also knew him from the German Club. He was a great fun guy & I will miss him. I know he is now in heaven with my parents & the rest of the old German Club crew. It was nice to see both you & him at Teuer’s funeral, unfortunately another sad time. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and his children. Conie will be sadly missed.
Alfred Wenger...Petra says
Hello,
Alfred Wrenger send his condolences. He remembered Horst when I told him what happened. He was saddened by this event.
I visited Tante Lotte’s grave to tell her and I know she would have sent her condolences also.
Thomas & Anja says
Moin, Moin liebe Brigitta, wir Thomas, Hajo und Anja sind unendlich traurig und vermissen Horst mit seinen Sprüchen schon heute. Wir fühlen mit Dir❤. Denke an die schönen Jahre, Monate, Wochen, Tage, Stunden und Minuten welche Ihr zusammen verbracht habt. Wir sind am Samstag bei Dir und Horst ⚽️ in Gedanken. Wir drücken Dich ganz lieb♥️ ❤♥️❤♥️
Terry and Joe Birgmann says
My dearest friend Brigitta. So sorry to hear the sad news. I know how much you loved Horst and he loved you. Everything came so unexpected and so fast. I will keep you and your loving Family in my prayers.
My God give you strength to go true this difficult time.
I’m here for you whenever you need me.
Your friend Terry and Joe
Rick and Marie Blasi says
Brigitta and Family,
So sorry to hear about Horst. Our sincerest condolences to all.
Rick and Marie Blasi
Monika und Dieter Lohff says
Wir sind in Gedanken immer bei Dir und der Familie. Unser aufrichtiges
Beileid Euch allen. Wir vermissen Horst schon jetzt – seinen trockenen
Humor, seine gute Stimme beim Singen, auch beim Weihnachts Gottesdienst. ……er war ein guter Freund für 30 Jahre.
Inga & Joey says
Liebe Brigitta,
wir sind froh Horst begegnet zu sein und wir werden ihn immer in guter Erinnerung behalten.
Dir wünschen wir viel Kraft! In Gedanken sind wir – besonders am
10. Novemer – bei Dir.