1939
Edward
2020
Edward Gabriel Conrad Jr.
November 13, 1939 — January 24, 2020
Edward Gabriel Conrad Jr. known to all as Eddie, passed away peacefully on January 24,2020. Eddie is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra McGarry Conrad, his children Gibby Conrad and wife Ginger, Charlie Conrad, Abbie Conrad James and husband Alan, Wolfie Conrad and Gina, and Stuart Conrad. He leaves behind 7 grandchildren Katie, Casey, Kylie, Lane, Nari, Salem, Vera and 6 great Grand Children. He is also survived by his two brothers Larry, and Don Conrad. Eddie was preceded in death by his first wife Nari Udell Conrad and son Mark Conrad.
Eddie was born on Lagonda Plantation Near Patterson, LA on Bayou Teche. As a young boy his family moved to New Orleans where he remained the rest of his life. Eddie founded his business, Compass Marine, in 1963 with his first work boat. Over the years, Compass grew to 47 boats and over 400 employees, as well as fleet and repair services. Eddie was a story teller who loved to share the history, stories, and experiences of our inland waterways and how the river shaped America. In 1990, he founded RV River Charters, a cruising campground on barges specially designed to carry RV’s along the bayous and backwaters of Louisiana. In 1995, he realized his dream, Riverbarge Excursion Lines. He built the River Explorer, made up of two hotel barges pushed by the Miss Nari. Guests traveling on the barges gained insight into the hard work and dedication it takes to work on America’s inland waterways. He is the recipient of numerous awards including, NOLA Propeller Club Maritime Person of The Year, GNO Barge Fleeting Assoc Maritime Man of The Year, Seamans Church Institute River Legend, Maritime Safety Assoc Millennium Award, National Rivers Hall of Fame National Achievement Award. Eddie, a man with unique ideas, was at his best on river time enjoying life up and down America's inland waterways. The family would like to thank all those who cared for him at Westbank Lighthouse, Precision Nursing, and Heart of Hospice. Join the family for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 11:00 am. Compass Point Events, 200 Opelousas Ave, NOLA 70114. Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA in charge of arrangements.
Eddie was born on Lagonda Plantation Near Patterson, LA on Bayou Teche. As a young boy his family moved to New Orleans where he remained the rest of his life. Eddie founded his business, Compass Marine, in 1963 with his first work boat. Over the years, Compass grew to 47 boats and over 400 employees, as well as fleet and repair services. Eddie was a story teller who loved to share the history, stories, and experiences of our inland waterways and how the river shaped America. In 1990, he founded RV River Charters, a cruising campground on barges specially designed to carry RV’s along the bayous and backwaters of Louisiana. In 1995, he realized his dream, Riverbarge Excursion Lines. He built the River Explorer, made up of two hotel barges pushed by the Miss Nari. Guests traveling on the barges gained insight into the hard work and dedication it takes to work on America’s inland waterways. He is the recipient of numerous awards including, NOLA Propeller Club Maritime Person of The Year, GNO Barge Fleeting Assoc Maritime Man of The Year, Seamans Church Institute River Legend, Maritime Safety Assoc Millennium Award, National Rivers Hall of Fame National Achievement Award. Eddie, a man with unique ideas, was at his best on river time enjoying life up and down America's inland waterways. The family would like to thank all those who cared for him at Westbank Lighthouse, Precision Nursing, and Heart of Hospice. Join the family for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 11:00 am. Compass Point Events, 200 Opelousas Ave, NOLA 70114. Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA in charge of arrangements.
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