Robert Konrad

June 5th, 1936 - June 20th, 2008

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Judy;

I'll let you eavesdrop on my conversation with God....from my lips to God's ears:

Gracious and Loving Lord,

My heart breaks for Judy and her family as they face the loss of her precious father. Oh, Lord, I can't even begin to imagine the range of emotions the family will go through in the days ahead. I have an inkling, Lord, but only an inkling. Grief is so different, so exclusive for each one of us, and this loss carries its' own set of additional heartaches. I say that I don't know exactly what they are going through, Lord, but You do know. You know because You created her father, Mr. Conrad and You knew His heart through and through. You knew because You counted the hairs on his head and numbered His days. You know because You allowed your own beloved Son to die for sins He didn't commit, out of love for me, and for those whose names I do not even know. Yet I know that mercy comes from You. In these moments, dearest Lord, I just ask that You cradle Judy and her loving family in Your arms, comfort Her with the peace that only You can deliver. Where there can be no understanding, bring the assurance of Your mercy and grace. And Father, I know there is often no justice in the world, Father, but there is mercy. Please comfort Mike as he struggles with the heartache that he must feel as a Husband to Judy, and you know what a wonderful Son-in-law that Mike is, I pray that you would please keep their two daughters in your thoughts also. Just be in this situation Lord, in any way that You are needed, for You alone know the extent of the need. I love you Father, and I ask all of this in Jesus name. Amen.

LeRoy Ward

Dear Barb and Family -

I can't tell you the sadness I now hold in my heart after learning of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful and gentle man and good friend. I will truly miss him.

I knew Bob for most of my twenty-one years in South Haven and enjoyed working with him over that time.

Our sympathies and prayers go out to your family. I understand in part the loss you are experiencing. Each passing is different because each loved one is different. But many of the feelings are the same. If there's anything I can do to help, please feel free to call on me. I'm sure Sandy feels the same way.

Bob will always remain alive and well in my heart and memories.

May you feel the love and comfort in the arms the Lord, our God, and in Jesus Christ during this difficult time.

Sincerely and with Love,

Bill Warren

William (Bill) Warren

Dear Judy, Mike and family,
I just heard the sad news about your fatherand grandfather. Bob has taken our graduation pictures at Bangor High School ever since I have worked here, 14 years! He was such a kind and gentle man, always very professonal about his pictures, but also caring towards the kids.
He was just in my office last week,he brought me the senior's pictures. I told him I would call him next week to schedule the composite picture he did for the hallway ( which I know he never made any profit on that!)
I will truly miss working with him.
My sincere symathy is with all of you at this difficult time.
Renee

Renee Ward

I have so many fond memories of Bob. I think of the many times he waited at his store past closing while I raced from Hope College with film that needed to be processed. He was always willing to drop things off at my house. Ofcourse that provided an opportunity for us to talk about our beloved Cubbies! Oh how he loved Ernie Hosier's bus trips. We'll keep the Cubs in first place just for you Bob!

I still use the well-worn tripod Bob gave me when he closed his store. It provides a firm foundation in my picture-taking for Hope College. Each time I use it, hopefully for many years to come, I'll be thinking of Bob and his many kindnesses.

The many framed photos and paintings in our home will be constant reminder of Bob's talents.

Carole and I extend our sympathy to Bob's loved ones on his passing.

Tom and Carole Renner

Tom Renner

Konrad Family- I am so sorry to read of your loss. Bob was always such a welcome site whenever I came home to visit. It amazed me how he never aged! And even more amazing how even after all the years of being away from South Haven he would remember little details about my life when I would come back to visit and always take time to visit whenI would run into him. He will be missed by so many with his talents. My prayers and thoughts are with your family thru this difficult time. May the peace of the Lord be with each of you. God bless.

Nickie Bierhalter-Heyer

Grandpa, how do I begin? This may seem alittle strange but in some strange way it seems as if you are listening or may read this. As we were sitting in the hospital together or even the night I stayed with you I kept thinking to myself what do I need to talk to him about or tell him, but it never came to me. Even at one point I asked you if there was anything you wanted to talk about because I could not. I want to thank you for being the father when I was small that I never had. Still as an adult you always watched over. I will always remember the trips to Illinois as a little girl and of course as you said the "good times". I hope that I made you proud. This still does not seem real, but I guess when does it. You were the center of our family. I will always love you, and I am so thankful we all were able to tell you that. I love you, your grandaughter Sommer

Sommer

Grandpa, I know that we were not real close and I know that we never really had common interests that i knew about! In fact I can only remember a few times that we were even out together but I remeber those times to be wonderful! Just like that day I rode to Holland with you to get your hair cut and we just rode aroud all day passing every Caddilac old or new commenting " thats a nice caddy." I want you to know that it bothers me that neither of us really took the time to get to know eachother like we should have! Especially to know that even though we were so different we actually had a lot in common! But I want you to know that you were in a lot of ways my hero! I needed you and longed for you but I never knew how to make the connection. Not that it was either of our faults! Grandma told me before you passed that you really looked up to me well I hope more than anything you know how much I really looked up to you!! I love you Grandpa ...... and i sure can't wait to see you again! Love your first Grandson Brandon Lee

Brandon L. Seabury

Dad,
I feel I never said it enough that I Love You and now I Miss You so so much. You were always there to help when help was need, to offer advise, to see me through tough times, to walk me down to alise on my wedding day. The memories of us are just wonderful! You were the perfect father, grandfather and great grandfather. I just wish the was alot more time to spend with you, my heart is broken. I still hear you talk to me, when the Cubs come on, I can still hear you say Hey, Hey! All the memories of going to the Cub games, going to grandma and grandpas house, and going on trips and all the laughs will not be forgotten in my heart. I could of not asked for a better person to by my Dad. I hope you are listening, I just want to tell you again that I Love You. We all miss you! Love You Always, Madonna

Madonna ( Your Daughter)

Grandpa, This has taken me a couple weeks to write, because I can't find the right words to tell you how much I miss you because you mean the world to me.I have so many wonderful memories that are helping me get through. I remember you taking us to the bakery, the fair, and the best to Cubs games. One of my favorite things to do, was to come visit you at work and sit by the window upstairs and look out the window over town. To this day every time I drive by the old store, I look up at that winodw and smile. Just to come over and sit, talk and watch tv was fun because I loved spending time with you. I miss visiting you in Florida. We would sit on the porch sipping sweet tea, reading and looking out over the golf course. It is funny that people tease me about being your grandaughter since I don't like strawberries. Maybe I can learn to like them just for you.I have a picture of us at the last Tigers spring training game that we went to, and I look at it every morning. I know that everytime I am watching or am listeneing to a baseball game you are there. I miss you so much.
Go Cubs! Kristen

Kristen

Konrad Family - I remember your dad coming into the drug store when I worked there - he was such a kind and gentle person. Several years ago your dad called our home to let us know that he had placed an order for baseball pictures for our son. He had forgotten to bring his money the day the pictures were taken. He told your dad that his mom would really want these pictures. Since the order had to be sent in before he was able to get in touch with us your dad ordered a package just in case we wanted one. When he finally got a hold of us he said we didn't have to buy the package - he just didn't want us to miss out if we wanted them. I remember thinking what a wonderful person do this for a little boy he didn't know. Over the years I have often thought of the kindness your dad showed our family that day so I was truely saddened when I heard of his passing. I hope that your family will find peace and joy in your memories and the stories that others will share with you.