Conrad Forks
Conrad C. Forks, 88, Warsaw, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at Warsaw Meadows Care Center, Warsaw.
Conrad was born July 8, 1934, in Fort Wayne, the son of (the late) Elmer and Ardice (Anglin) Forks. After high school, Conrad embarked on a military career that would last the next 20 years, serving his country proudly in the US Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Helen (Noel) Forks, Warsaw; sons, Albert (Susan) Forks and Gail Forks, both of Fort Wayne; stepsons, Joseph (Karen) Derby and Michael Derby, both of Granger and James (Donna LeClaire) Derby, Weston, Fla.; grandson, Rob (Jessica) Forks, Fort Wayne; nine stepgrandchildren, including Adam Elzey and Matthew Elzey, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Bob Forks, Fort Wayne; and sister, Ruth Ann (Roy) Godfrey, Florida.
In addition to his parents, Conrad was also preceded in death by a brother, Don Forks and step-grandchildren, Taylor Elzey and David Elzey.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, in the funeral home. Conrad will be buried at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15, in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Fort Wayne.
The family’s preferred memorial is Morning Star Hospice and Palliative Care, 1128 E. Winona Ave., Suite B, Warsaw, IN 46580.
To share a remembrance of Conrad or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.