Obituary of Robert Wells Conard

Robert Wells Conard, age 85, of Gilbertsville, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018.  

Bob was born in Norristown on December 14, 1933, a son of the late Charles Carlisle Conard and Florence Mary (Williamson) Conard.

He has been living in Gilbertsville for 15 years, formerly of Eagleville, PA.  Bob was a proud graduate of Milton Hershey High School.   He retired from PECO after 40 years of service.  Bob honorably served in the Pennsylvania National Guard. 

Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Lillian Jean (Zorn) Conard of Gilbertsville; two sons, Edward Conard of Gilbertsville and Robert ( & Susannah) Conard of Audubon; two daughters, Nancy ( & James) Scott of Bally and Lisa Correll of Eagleville; sister, Sarah Stuber of Lansdale;  two brothers, Ellace Conard of Ambler and Mills Conard of Florida;  eight grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and many good friends.                        

Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Jimmie Conard, as well as his sisters Jean Ferry, Florence McCoy, Ettabelle Chicarelli, Beryl Senese, and brothers Gerald Conard and Charles Conard. 

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, January 5, 2018 from 10:00 to 10:45 AM at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 2725 Egypt Road, Audubon, PA 19403, followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 AM.  

Interment was private in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: “Stretch The Ride”, a local charity established to help those dealing with the challenges of managing cancer treatment.  http://strpottstown.com/