ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: CONRAD, CLARENCE F. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Tuesday, March 5, 2013

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CONRAD, CLARENCE F. 
(August 17, 1925 - March 5, 2013)

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Clarence Frederick Conrad, age 87, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at his home in 
Mandeville, LA.

He was the son of Clarence G Conrad, and Anna Ebeling Conrad. He was born in 
Sebatha, KS. His family ultimately moved to Salem, OR during the Great 
Depression. 
He served his country during World War II in the Navy, and later belonged to 
the Army Reserves. He graduated from Oregon State University with a Masters 
degree in Geology. He married the love of his life, Roberta Matthews Conrad on 
September 20, 1952. They then moved to Casper, WY where he began his 37 year 
career with Shell Oil Co. Their three children were all born in Casper. They 
later moved to Denver, CO, then to New Orleans, LA. 
During his time in New Orleans, he advanced to the position of Chief Geologist 
of Exploration for Shell’s Offshore Division, and was instrumental in numerous 
successful oil leases. 
He & Roberta moved to Mandeville, LA to enjoy their retirement years. They took 
many trips, including several cruises to distant shores. Clarence also enjoyed 
golfing, and watching the many birds that came to the feeders and flowers in 
his yard. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, three siblings, and daughter Becky 
Conrad.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Roberta Conrad, two children Greg 
Conrad and Linda Conrad, both of Bend, OR. Also by a daughter-in-law, Beth 
Brown, wife of Greg, a grand-daughter Whitney Yohe (Sean), and two great grand-
daughters, Isla and Stella Yohe of Ogden, UT.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services 
on Friday, March 8, 2013 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, 
Covington, LA 70433 at 12:00 PM with visitation from 10:00 AM until service 
time. 

Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in memory of Clarence F. 
Conrad to be made to the American Cancer Society, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, 
LA or to the National Audubon Society.

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