Herbert M. Conrad, Ph.D., a 44-year resident of Pacific Palisades, passed away July 24 surrounded by family. He was 82. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Cornell and his Ph.D. in biochemistry from USC, Herb later pioneered experiments as the principal investigator in the NASA Biosatellite Program. An internationally known consultant on water quality and treatment, he was also founder and president of Ecological Systems. Herb was a member of the Plato Society, an avid bridge player, grand schmoozer, world traveler and an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather and friend. His appetite for life, curiosity, intellect, generosity, warmth and charm, not to mention his sweet tooth, will be solely missed but surely never forgotten by his family and many friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Judy; his devoted children Allison, Leslie (husband Richard Karliss) and Jon; and his adoring grandchildren Conrad Karliss and Lia Conrad. Donations may be made in Herb’s memory to the Committee of Concerned Scientists, The Plato Society at UCLA, or the American Cancer Society.
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