Jack Stamm Conrad, 93, passed away February 11, 2020 at UPMC Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pa. Jack was born on June 19, 1926 in Altoona, Pa. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II, serving after graduation from Altoona High School in 1944. He then continued his education at Penn State, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering, working at Amp, Inc. for the next 35 years. He was a private pilot, building his own HP-11 glider in his basement, but enjoyed flying fixed wing aircraft as well. He was a master at building and flying radio control model aircraft and was a long-time member of local flying groups. Jack was also an avid fan of model railroading since he grew up near Horseshoe Curve in Altoona and his father worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of over 70 years, Lois Jane, his daughter Laurel Jean Flyer, and his son Matthew Conrad. He is survived by his son David of Harrisburg, his daughter Sally Rudy of Hershey, and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A service of remembrance will be held at Indiantown Gap on April 10, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
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