Wilma L. Conrad

WILMA LOUISE CONRAD (nee: Wemlinger) passed away at home in Willoughby, Ohio in the arms of her loving family on Saturday, January 11, 2-14 at 2:30 PM at the age of 91.
Wilma is predeceased by her parents, William S. and Cyrilla Wemlinger of Columbus, Ohio, her loving husband of 66 years, Rubert William Conrad, Jr., “Conny”, her daughter, Dorisanne, her grandson, Andrew William Davies and her brother, William S. Wemlinger Jr.
Wilma is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Ronnalee and son-in-law, David H. Davies of Willoughby, Ohio; her son, Jerry Allen Conrad and daughter-in-law, Carol of Cambridge, Ohio. Her sisters Margaret E. Thomas of Seven Hills, Ohio and Lois Eileen Cuozzo of Waldorf, Maryland. ‘The Grandmother’s’ life and memory is deeply cherished by her grandchildren and great grandchildren: David H. Davies, II of Kirtland, Ohio and his daughter, Kirstyn Renay of Navarre, Ohio; Peter Allen Davies and his daughter, Betty Kate of Redmond, WA; Joiel D. Bauschatz and her children, Paul and Ava of Willoughby, Ohio; Thomas Owen Davies, “Tod” also of Willoughby, Ohio; and Caryn Anne “Cary” (nee: Conrad) and her husband, Steve Daulton of Lithopolis, Ohio.
Dearest Wilma was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 8, 1922. Her family moved to Columbus, Ohio where she grew up and graduated from South High School. During the Second World War she worked as a Long Distance Telephone Supervisor for Ohio Bell in Columbus. After her wedding in 1944 she followed her husband “Conny” to San Francisco where he was stationed as a Navy Seaman until the war ended in 1945. When discharged from the Navy they established their home in Columbus. Later, when “Conny” was transferred to Cleveland they lived in Garfield Heights, built a home in Bedford, then moved to Highland Heights and Kirtland before spending their final years with Ronnalee and David in Willoughby. Wilma was very active in her Christian Fellowship with the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints now known as the Community of Christ where she served in the priesthood office of Teacher. She spent many happy hours volunteering at the Holden Arboretum and Lake West Hospital.
A celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at the COMMUNITY OF CHRIST AUDITORIUM, 9017 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, Ohio on Saturday, February 15th at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Family and friends will gather for a Service of Remembrance then adjourn to the graveside for interment and prayer. Everyone is invited to join the family for a reception and fellowship in the auditorium. Condolences for the family may be shared online at http://wilmaconrad.last-memories.com.
Arrangements entrusted to DAVIS-BABCOCK FUNERAL HOME, Willoughby.