Larry Gale Conrad, Age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Memorial contributions can be made to Share and Care and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Larry Gale Conrad was born on May 3, 1949 in Clinton, Mo. to parents Kirby F. and Juanita (Scott) Conrad. He grew up on the family farm and attended Bethlehem School (one room) thru grade 8 and then on to Clinton High School graduating in the class of 1967.

Larry attended Finlay Engineering College in Kansas City and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering. Paula and Larry are high school sweethearts and began their married journey in 1969. Larry worked on the farm and at Clearfield Cheese during high school. He worked for several contractors as a laborer while attending Finlay. Upon graduation he began his career with Ted Wilkerson building bridges around the Truman Lake area. His last bridge was over Gallinipper Creek in St. Clair County. Larry began farming full time in 1987. He was proud to be a 5th generation Missouri farmer and farming became his passion. His last crop was harvested on October 20, 2023 when he retired.

Larry was the happiest when he was with his family. Larry loved to play Old Maid with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Holidays and family gatherings were always a great time. Family was everything to him and we will miss him fiercely.

Larry is preceded in death by his son, Zachary Kirby, parents Kirby and Juanita, his father and mother-in-law Harper and Doris Hargrave, siblings Kirby Jr., Lois Foster, and Dewey Conrad; nephews John and Tom Foster.

He is survived by his wife Paula, daughter Kelly and husband Darrell, son Patrick and wife Becky, brother-in-law Dean and wife Pam, 13 grandchildren Wyatt, Maddie, Samuel, Tyler, Molly, Kaycee, Ashley, Jason, Jacob, Shelby, Dylan, Anna and Travis, 13 great grandchildren Faith, Nadlie, Hayze, Maverick, Addi, Cameron, Saylor, Hensley, Cade, Brooks, Arizona, Walker, Kinley and #14 on the way, 12 nieces and nephews Carla, Dennis, Bill, Cathy, Paul, Lora, Clint, Sharon, Morgan, Jennifer, Jessica and Tony as well as cousins, Mitchell, Mike, Vicki, Barb, Bob, Galye, Dale, Kirby Lee and Harriet as well as a host of friends and extended family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.