Gene Conrad

Gene Conrad, 90, of Burlington, KY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, KY. He was born April 16, 1931 to the late Ivan and Addie Conrad at their home. Gene proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Alaska. He was a faithful member of Hebron Baptist Church, and he served as a Trustee for the Church for several years. Gene was also a hard worker; he had worked and retired from American Airlines after 25 plus years. He also enjoyed carpentry and had built houses as side work throughout most of his career. Gene was also a loving family man, and a proud Papaw; he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry A. Conrad, and his siblings: Evelyn Edwards, Orville Conrad, Dallas Conrad, Harold Conrad, Carroll Conrad, and Vera King. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Audrey Conrad, his beloved children: Don Conrad and Jeanine (Jeff) Pinkston, his cherished grandchildren: Justin (Samantha) Conrad, Lee (MacKenzy) Pinkston, Allison (Connor) English, Rob Schumacher, and Jessica (Adam) Hutchinson, his dear brother, Russell Conrad, and his great-grandchildren: Mason, Zak, Sophia, Nate, Zeke, and Clara. A memorial visitation will be held for Gene on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005. A service will be held immediately following at 12:00 PM at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Hebron Baptist Church at 3435 Limaburg Rd, Hebron, KY 41048 in memory of Gene.