R. Conrad Douglas, 72, of Sioux City, IA, passed away January 27, 2024 at a hospital in Omaha, NE.  A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 1st at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation one hour prior at Mayflower Congregational Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.  The service will be live streamed on the churches Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MayflowerUCC/

Conrad was born in Denver, CO to Franklin and Marjory (Rees) Douglas.  He graduated in high school from Denver and continued his education.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago, master’s degree from Northern Baptist, master’s from Fuller Seminary, PhD from Claremont, and Doctorate from the University of Iowa.  He was united in marriage to Lucinda Enander on June 7th, 1980.  Conrad had a passion to help those in need; he was a very giving man who wanted to see a change in the world.  He could be found protesting for a cause he believed in. He liked to keep up to date on the happenings of the world.  He had a love for music, reading, activism and civil rights.  Conrad practiced law for 26 years, consistently striving to help others.  Conrad was a member of the Church of the Brethren, his strong faith was important to him, and he was always supportive of helping others on their journey. He enjoyed cooking, finding new local restaurants and coffee shops, playing chess and board games, hiking, and camping.  He especially loved his dogs, having raised Boxers for most of his life.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Lucinda Douglas, children Colin A. Douglas (Lauren Moriva), Carl Douglas, Alina Douglas, and grandson Roland Douglas; sister, Sarah Miller (Vernon Miller); nephew Vernon A. Miller; and niece Rachel Martin; along with many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Cynthia Douglas.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for a donation in Conrad’s name.