Conrad John Stattelman, Sr.

Conrad John (Cooney) Stattelman, Sr, passed away on December 22, 2018 at age 81.  

He was born on June 13, 1937 in Topeka, KS, the son of John J. Stattelman, Sr. and Rosemary (Boos) Stattelman.

Conrad spent his life in Topeka.  He attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School.

Conrad was a member of Sacred Heart-St. Joseph Parish.

He was employed by and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 40 years of service.  Conrad was a member of United Rubber Workers and USWA Local 307, life member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2608, and the American Legion Post #400.

He married Velma Irene (Grame) Stattelman on June 1, 1957.  They celebrated 61 years marriage.  She survives.  He is also survived three sons, Conrad (Laurie) Stattleman, Jr. and their daughters Clara Joy and Lauren, son Michael (Lisa) Stattelman and his favorite grandson, Cory, son Stephen (Melanie) Stattelman and his daughters, Megan Marie, Rachel Ann, and Melanie’s children, Luke and Haley.   Conrad is also survived by two brothers, John (Margaret) Stattelman, Jr., Anthony (Mary Beth) Stattelman, three sisters, Rose Mary Ferretti, Julia Stattelman, and Frances Bland.  Many nieces, nephews and an adopted granddaughter, Jennifer Rohr also survive.

Conrad was cremated.  A Parish Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 P.M. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Following the rosary, the family will receive friends until 8:00 P.M.  Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the Church.  Burial of the urn will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.    

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Restoration Fund or St. Jude Children’s Hospital sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6^th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.