Vernon Conrad, 82, of New Holstein, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his home.  He was born on August 23, 1942, son of the late William and Marcella (Ramminger) Conrad.  He graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 1960. On June 13, 1964, he married the former Janet Sejba at St. Mary Catholic Church, Sheboygan Falls. Vernon was a lifelong dairy farmer. He and his wife Janet farmed together near Cleveland until his retirement. In his younger days he enjoyed playing baseball. He loved watching his favorite band, The Kountry Knights, especially at Bud and LaVerne's in Sheboygan Falls. Vernon enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewers and was an avid reader of many different genres.

He is survived by his children, William Conrad, Robert Conrad, Michelle (Jeff) Daehn, Jennifer Conrad and James Conrad; his grandchildren, Sean Daehn and Erik Daehn. Further survived by sisters-in-law; Sandra Dolger, Carol Fleming and Lynda Sejba and he was Godfather to Christine Oelke. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Janet, brother; Stan Conrad, sisters-in-law; Anne Lorenz, Barbara (LeRoy) Ahrens, brothers-in-law; Bill Fleming, Richard Dolgner, Bill Moungey, aunts-in-law; Mary Jane Sejba, Bernie Bawden and Hazel Sejba, nephew; Rick Dolgner, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Joseph and Norma Sejba,

A time of visitation for Vernon will be held from 9:00am until 11:00am on Monday August 4, 2025 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6th St. Kiel)  Private family services and burial will take place at a later time at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, School Hill.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the nurses and staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice and Cornerstone In Home Care especially Brooke, his in-home caretaker. They would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Vince Lombardi Cancer Center and Sheboygan Aurora Medical Center especially Dr. Gustavson and Dr. DeTrana for all their help and compassion. A very special thank you to  his nieces Tracey and Becky for all of their help with Vernon.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.  Online condolences and a guest book are located at www.meiselwitzfh.com