John J Conrad

     John J. Conrad, 83, of Cayuga, IN, passed away at 10:15am, Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 30, 1939, in Eugene, the son of John W. Conrad and Goldie Bernice {Tryon} Ottinger.  He was united in marriage to Linda A. Kilby on April 13, 1962, in Georgetown, IL.  She will miss him dearly.
     He is also survived by: his daughter, Jenny L. Pippin of Cayuga; his son, John Bradley (Kathrine) Conrad of Kingman; his four grandchildren, Zebbulin J. Pippin, Erin L. Green, Miranda Jo Conrad, and Morgan Marie Conrad; his great grandchildren, Tate Bradley Wann, Adeline Steele, Mia Steele, and Conrad Green; and his brother, Jerry Dale (Rhonda) Conrad of West Lebanon, IN.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Janet Kaye Sutliff Simonton.
     John was a graduate of Cayuga High School Class of 1959.  He worked as a Millwright until his retirement.  He was a proud Veteran of the US Navy serving during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed and was an enthusiast of black powder rifles.  He was also a Revolutionary War History re-enactor helping many times at the George Rogers Clark Memorial reenactments held there.  In 1993 through 1994, John built two flint lock rifles for the National Park Service.  The two rifles were later used as models for the Indiana quarter that pertained to the George Rogers Clark Memorial.
      Per John’s wishes he will be accorded cremation rites.  A private family service will be held at a later time.  He will be laid to rest in Eugene Cemetery.  His arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, DeVerter Chapel, 215 N. Division Street, Cayuga, IN  47928.  Please join his family in sharing memories through his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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