The Utility Service Agency family is heartbroken to share the unexpected passing of
our dear colleague and friend, Conrad Stuntz. Conrad, 65, suffered a brief illness and
succumbed to cardiac arrest on the afternoon of May 6th.
Conrad faithfully served Utility Service Agency since 2004. During his twenty years
with the USA, Conrad was the lead Product Line Manager for countless manufacturers. Most
recently he provided his dedicated service to BMK, Current, Howard, Power Line Hardware,
and Sherman & Reilly. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Conrad also coordinated our
marketing, fleet, and facilities management over the years.
Conrad graduated from Southern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in
communications. After college, he worked as a journalist and later found his niche in
marketing. Conrad spent seventeen years in marketing for Clemson University, followed by
three years at start-up educational companies. Conrad pivoted to the utility industry when he
encountered the Utility Service Agency through his wife, Joanie, a former USA employee
herself. For the remainder of his career, Conrad was devoted to his work at the USA.
Conrad is survived by his beloved wife, Joanie, and their four children Edward,
Shannon, Stephen, and Philip. He was always proud to share news of his children and
cherished his time cheering them on from the sidelines. Conrad, who found great purpose and
joy in his relationship with God, was an active member of the Faith Baptist Church.
Just last year Conrad and Joanie bought land and were building their forever home.
They were enjoying the challenge of creating a self-sustaining homestead for their family.
Conrad was also a sports fanatic. He loved following and talking about all sports, especially his
Clemson Tigers.
Conrad was known for his faithfulness, humility, and compassion. Always the first to
offer a kind word and the last to seek attention, Conrad genuinely cared about people. He was
a true friend to everyone at the USA, and we are all the better for having known him. He will
be greatly missed.
