Donald "Pat" Conder

Donald “Pat” Conder, 77, of Covington, Indiana, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2025, at the Waters of Covington. Pat was born on November 28, 1947, the son of William Ernest and Dorothy Jean (Galloway) Conder. Pat married the love of his life in 1976, Penny Strawser. She survives.

Also surviving is Mother Dorothy, daughters; Cassandra Conder and Amanda (Delvin) Billingsley, grandchildren; Shelby Billingsley, his brother Dan (Pam) Conder and sister Marylee Conder.

Pat was preceded in death by his father, William.

Pat was a proud veteran of the United States Army; he served during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of American Legion Post 210 in Danville, Illinois helping on the Honor detail. Pat was a Forklift mechanic for Hyster for many years. He even owned his own Forklift repair shop Conder Forklift and repair. Pat was a member of Second Church of Christ in Danville, Illinois, sat on the board of directors at Hanging Rock Church Camp, he was on the Fire Department in Covington, Indiana, as well. Pat loved to be involved with the community and with people. Pat also enjoyed farming, and he was active in the Illiana Power Show. He enjoyed the restoration of old tractors and other pieces of equipment he would work on or just going to see them restored. Model T’s also where an enjoyment for Pat. Most of all being with family and enjoying time together is what Pat loved most.

A Celebration of Pat's Life will be held on Friday March 21, 2025, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center's Covington Chapel, 420 3rd street in Covington, Indiana, 47932 at 1:30pm. Greg Taylor and Gary Baker will officiate. A burial with military rights at Danville National Cemetery Honoring Pat's service to our country will follow. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11-1:30 prior to the service. Please join Pat’s family in sharing memories, pictures, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com