Conrad George Auel, Jr.

Conrad George Auel Jr, born April 1, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA was called home to heaven peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Asheville, NC, after experiencing a stroke several weeks prior.

Conrad was married for 47 years to the love of his life, Nancy, with whom he took many adventures. Together they raised a beautiful family and during their life together traveled all 50 states and multiple countries: scuba diving, eating, hiking, and beating records in escape rooms.

Conrad pastored First Christian Church in Monessen, PA for 40 years and was a man who truly lived what he preached: Loving God and loving others. This could be seen in Conrad never knowing a stranger, and always showing up for the people around him. He took seriously the Lord’s calling to love others well.

Conrad loved being outside and spent many years with the boy scouts, from cub scouts to Eagle Scout to Troop Leader and the Silver Beaver award, he did it all.

Conrad will be remembered for his love of many things: Outdoor adventures, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Christmas, ice cream, orange cookies, golfing, card games, boy scout patch collecting, camp fires, pizza, swimming, white water rafting, roller coasters, and scuba diving. None of these compare to the love he had for his family and especially his four grandsons.

Survived by wife, Nancy H. Auel; two children Andrew Conrad Auel (Jen Auel) and Rachel Auel Smith (Sheaffer Smith), Four grandsons: Jonathan Auel, Micah Andrew Smith, Judah Auel, and Oliver Riley Smith. Sister Dorothy Miller (Gary), Niece Amy Geissele (Bill), Great Nieces and Nephews, Abraham Geissele, Faith Geissele, Joy Geissele, Moses Geissele, and Brother in Law David McKown.

He was preceded in death by his father Conrad George Auel Sr, mother Dorothy G. Auel, and Sister Gladys Auel Mcknown.

Conrad went by many names, Husband, Dad, Pap, Uncle, Friend, and Pastor. He has left a great impression on all of the people he knew, and will be missed deeply.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Christian Church of Monessen, PA (115 6th St, Monessen, PA 15062) or Camp Christian of Mill Run, PA (P.O. Box 230, Mill Run, PA 15464)

Services will be held at Oak Grove Christian Church where he was a member (5 Morris Rd, Arden, NC 28704) On Saturday, January 31st, 2026. Visitation will take place from 12-2pm with the service at 2pm.