Verne E. Conder

Verne E. Conder, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2008 at Oakwood Village West.   He was born on June 2, 1924 the son of Verne A. and Julia (Echtner) Conder, in Surring, WI.   Verne graduated from Shawano High School, and attended Lawrence University.   He was united in marriage to Mary Zeratsky on February 5, 1951 In San Francisco, CA.   Verne served his country and fellow man in the United States Navy in WWII, and also in Korea.  He was assigned to the USS Kitkun Bay Support Air Craft Carrier.   Verne lived his life in Shawano, San Francisco, Green Bay and most recently in Madison.   He was self employed as an architect until his retirement in 2006.   Verne was a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Green Bay Y's Men, and the Madison School and Recreation Dept. as a volunteer Pontoon Captain.   His other interests and hobbies included downhill skiing, boating,  fishing, camping,   the Green Bay community theatre,  and he also was a private pilot.   Verne is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary, his daughters; Beth (Robert) Vorpahl, Bloomington, MN, Lynn (Steven) Lorton, Madison; son Paul (Catherine Schuetz) Conder, Green Bay, granddaughter; Stephanie Vorpahl, grandson; David Vorpahl, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Maryan (Dale) Weifenbach, and nieces and nephews.   He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, John.   A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at RESURRECTION CHAPEL, OAKWOOD VILLAGE WEST, 6201 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI.   The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Verne's name to YMCA Camp U-NAH-LI-YA, 12101 Y Camp Rd, Surring WI, 54174, or Madison Community Foundation, Madison School Community Recreation, Attn: Pontoon Boats, 3802 Regent St., Madison, WI   53705.   The family would like to thank the staff of Oakwood Village West for their loving and compassionate care.