Obituaries

Don Conrad, 94 passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, in Naples, Florida. Don was born in Covington, KY on October 10, 1928. He graduated from Holmes High School in 1946 and enlisted in the US Navy at 17, where he sailed worldwide on the USS
Toledo. Don credited the Navy with instilling in him life lessons that led him to success in his personal and professional life. Don said, “he would not be the person he was without the Navy.” After the Navy Don worked at Cincinnati Bell as a switchman, before purchasing his first gas station in 1955, on the corner of 11th and Scott Street in Covington, KY. Don
continued expanding his gas station and convenience store business later becoming known as Waco Oil Company, which was the largest Shell dealer in the United States. Don was also involved in the banking industry, serving as Chairman of the Board of Covington Trust Bank. Covington Trust was later acquired by Huntington Bank where Don served on the Board of Directors. Don was married for 60 years to Donna, who preceded him in death in November 2022. Don was also preceded in death by his daughter Connie Rowland and grandson Harrison Schrand. Those left behind to carry on his legacy are his two daughters, Kim Libbey and Keri (David)
Nichols; five grandchildren, Conrad Williams, Hunter Williams, McGregor Rowland, Ashton
Schrand, and Hudson Schrand; and one great-grandson, Hayden Williams. Don cherished his
family and loved spending time with them. Don enjoyed traveling the world with family and
friends, and in doing so, created memories that will last a lifetime for those who knew him.
A military graveside service will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, KY on July 15th
at 11:00am. A celebration of life will be held at Triple Crown Country Club in Union, KY on July
15th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/campaign/DonConradMemorial