Richard Lee Conner: 1939 – 2008
Richard Lee Conner, age 68, a resident of West Washington Street Churubuco, Indiana died Wednesday morning February 20, 2008 in the emergency room of the Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana following a sudden illness.
Mr. Conner was born November 16, 1939 in Churubusco, Indiana a son of the late Howard and Leila M. (Krieger) Conner. He spent his formative years here in the Churubusco area and entered the US Air Force where he served faithfully for20 years. During his military service he was stationed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, in the Republic of Vietnam as a Mobile Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team member under hostile fire. He was also promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and received the Bronze Star, and was united in marriage in Denver, Colorado to the former Dorothy L. Sagee. After retiring from the Air Force he was a truck driver for Lakeside Transport Co. in Wolcottville, Indiana. He retired from there in 1990 but continued to drive for them part time. He loved to fish, and was a member of the Churubusco V.F.W.
The survivors include his wife Dorothy Conner, their children Shawn L. (Micheal) Hartman of Churubusco, Indiana, Steven E. Conner of Churubusco, Indiana and Julie (Estill) Stratton of Albion, Indiana. One sister Ruth Ann Morgan of Albion and 6 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Robert Conner, and an infant sister Margaret Conner.
The family will receive friends in the Sheets and Childs Funeral Home on Saturday March 1, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A memorial service honoring Richards life will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
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February 27th, 2008 at 12:54 am
We are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know you are in our prayers.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brady
March 9th, 2008 at 10:23 am
My condolences to Aunt Dottie and Family. I know that they will miss Uncle Dick tremendously as will my Mother (Ruthann Connor-Morgan). The loss of a loved one is a heavy burden to carry, but know he will be with us everyday as long as we hold him in our hearts. Uncle Dick played a large part in my childhood and when he visited me in Texas a few years ago it was like I was a child again. Thank you for the memories to both Uncle Dick and my dear Aunt Dottie.
Love,
Jeanne
February 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
i love you granpa we all miss u :[
March 8th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
We will miss you!!!!!