CONNELL, Donald A. 1924-2013

CONNELL, STECKMYER, SZYMKOWIAK, CRUZ, CHAPPAS, HOPPES

Posted By: S. Bell
Date: 1/5/2014 at 00:28:04

[Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Tuesday, September 17, 2013]

WATERLOO - Donald A. Connell, 89, of Waterloo, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at Allen Hospital.

He was born June 8, 1924, in Dubuque, son of William and Wilhelmina Steckmyer Connell. He married Theresa Szymkowiak in 1948; she died June 23, 2013.

Mr. Connell was employed as a mechanic with Ruan Transportation Co. for over 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Manuel) Cruz of New York City, N.Y., and Donna (John) Chappas of Spirit Lake; a son, James (Theresa) of Batesville, Ark.; six grandchildren; five great-grandsons; and two sisters-in-law, Leona Connell of Waterloo and Jean Hoppes of Sacramento, Calif.

Preceded in death by a brother, Robert.

There will be no services or visitation. Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street assisted the family.

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