Conrad R Smithrud
Conrad R. Smithrud, age 54 of Elmwood, died Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Red Cedar Medical Center in Menomonie.
Conrad was born in Stanley on September 20, 1956. He was the son of Conrad M. and Harriet (Schroeder) Smithrud. Conrad lived in various places throughout his life Gilman, Appleton, Neenah, Colfax and most recently in Elmwood. He worked for the Neenah Foundry for over 20 years. Conrad was currently employed at ServiceMaster in Boyceville and delivered the Leader Telegram for several years in the Colfax area until his recent illness. Conrad married Joan Derucki on August 17, 1991 in Hilbert.
Conrad was a dog lover, he enjoyed going for rides and watching wrestling on TV. He was a member of the Holy Pentecostal Church in Cedar Falls. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Conrad is survived by his wife of 19 years, Joan, his mother, Harriet Angel-Kerksick of Ninilchik, AK, three sisters, Avis, Christine and Dawn, three brothers,Christian,Ronald,and Daniel, mother and father-in-law, Florian and Judy Derucki of Kenosha, other family members, friends and his treasured dogs, Hunter and Echo. He is preceded in death by his father, and mother-in-law, Shirley Sliwinski.