Conrad Ashling Curren
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Conrad Ashling Curren, 87, of Greenfield passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at home.
He was born April 26, 1934, in Wilmington, the son of Walter P. and Louise (Ashling) Curren.
Conrad graduated from Greenfield McClain in 1954. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in history. After that, he earned his law degree, also from UC. Upon graduation, Conrad entered the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and was stationed in Sault Saint Marie Michigan with the JAG (Judge Advocate General). Upon completing his active-duty service, Conrad continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve, achieving the rank of captain.
Conrad then returned to Greenfield and opened his law practice. Conrad ran for mayor of the City of Greenfield, was elected and served two terms.
He was an avid Cincinnati Reds baseball fan and attended 67 consecutive Opening Day games. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Elks Club, the Rotary Club, F.O.E. and served as the vice president of the Ohio County Court Judges Association. Conrad also served one term as Greenfield City Solicitor.
In 1970, Conrad was elected to the first of his three terms as the Highland County Court Judge. During that time, he also served as referee for the Highland County Common Pleas Court. Conrad was also appointed to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Bar of Ohio by the Chief Justice of the Ohio State Supreme Court.
Some little-known achievements in which Conrad was very proud of being a part: When he was elected judge, he used his own funds and labor to renovate the second floor of the Greenfield City Hall, which was vacant, and the home to several hundred pigeons at that time. That renovated space remains as the court today.
Conrad was also one of the original investors that built the Buckeye Hills Country Club. As Conrad would say, “They charge by the word, so keep it short.” So in ending, another phrase that some who knew him well have heard many times over the years, “consider yourself informed.”
He married Jane Marie Kline Curren on May 12, 1956, and she died Jan. 19, 2015. They had four children, Carol Ann (Steve Lind) Curren of Albany, Craig “Doc” Ashling Curren, who died in Russia in 1995, Kevin Kline (Sonya Bichsel) Curren of Georgetown, Ky. and Walter Paul Curren II, of Greenfield; seven grandsons, Jake (Bethany) Lubbers of Melbourne, Ky., Jon (Meagan) Lubbers Lafayette, Colo., Tommy (Courtney) Lubbers of Greenfield, Walt (Ann) Lubbers of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Casey Curren and Ryan Curren of Georgetown, Ky. and Louie (Jessica) Curren of Wilmington; 10 great-grandsons, Ian Curren, Henry, Paul, Charlie, Wesley, Simon, Theo, Dominic, Oliver and Calvin Lubbers; one brother-in-law, Wayne Kline of South Salem; adopted daughter, Noriko Ozaki of Kurayosh, Japan; good friend, Pat Hays of Greenfield; and caregivers, Lori Bach and Bernice Epling.
Cremation will take place, and a memorial service, veteran’s appreciation service and military rites will begin Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m. at the home of Conrad, 226 South Second Street, Greenfield. His cremains will be buried in the Greenfield Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at his home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenfield Historical Society or the Concerned Veterans of Greenfield.
The Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield is serving the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.murrayfettro.com.
He was born April 26, 1934, in Wilmington, the son of Walter P. and Louise (Ashling) Curren.
Conrad graduated from Greenfield McClain in 1954. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in history. After that, he earned his law degree, also from UC. Upon graduation, Conrad entered the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant and was stationed in Sault Saint Marie Michigan with the JAG (Judge Advocate General). Upon completing his active-duty service, Conrad continued to serve in the Air Force Reserve, achieving the rank of captain.
Conrad then returned to Greenfield and opened his law practice. Conrad ran for mayor of the City of Greenfield, was elected and served two terms.
He was an avid Cincinnati Reds baseball fan and attended 67 consecutive Opening Day games. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Elks Club, the Rotary Club, F.O.E. and served as the vice president of the Ohio County Court Judges Association. Conrad also served one term as Greenfield City Solicitor.
In 1970, Conrad was elected to the first of his three terms as the Highland County Court Judge. During that time, he also served as referee for the Highland County Common Pleas Court. Conrad was also appointed to the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline of the Bar of Ohio by the Chief Justice of the Ohio State Supreme Court.
Some little-known achievements in which Conrad was very proud of being a part: When he was elected judge, he used his own funds and labor to renovate the second floor of the Greenfield City Hall, which was vacant, and the home to several hundred pigeons at that time. That renovated space remains as the court today.
Conrad was also one of the original investors that built the Buckeye Hills Country Club. As Conrad would say, “They charge by the word, so keep it short.” So in ending, another phrase that some who knew him well have heard many times over the years, “consider yourself informed.”
He married Jane Marie Kline Curren on May 12, 1956, and she died Jan. 19, 2015. They had four children, Carol Ann (Steve Lind) Curren of Albany, Craig “Doc” Ashling Curren, who died in Russia in 1995, Kevin Kline (Sonya Bichsel) Curren of Georgetown, Ky. and Walter Paul Curren II, of Greenfield; seven grandsons, Jake (Bethany) Lubbers of Melbourne, Ky., Jon (Meagan) Lubbers Lafayette, Colo., Tommy (Courtney) Lubbers of Greenfield, Walt (Ann) Lubbers of Ft. Thomas, Ky., Casey Curren and Ryan Curren of Georgetown, Ky. and Louie (Jessica) Curren of Wilmington; 10 great-grandsons, Ian Curren, Henry, Paul, Charlie, Wesley, Simon, Theo, Dominic, Oliver and Calvin Lubbers; one brother-in-law, Wayne Kline of South Salem; adopted daughter, Noriko Ozaki of Kurayosh, Japan; good friend, Pat Hays of Greenfield; and caregivers, Lori Bach and Bernice Epling.
Cremation will take place, and a memorial service, veteran’s appreciation service and military rites will begin Sunday, May 23 at 3 p.m. at the home of Conrad, 226 South Second Street, Greenfield. His cremains will be buried in the Greenfield Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at his home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greenfield Historical Society or the Concerned Veterans of Greenfield.
The Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield is serving the family.
Condolences may be sent to www.murrayfettro.com.