O'CONNELL, Larry Joe 1955-2020

UHLENBERG, OCONNELL, DIRKES

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 5/28/2020 at 17:31:14

Biography

Larry Joe O'Connell, 64, of Waterloo, Iowa, died on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home, of natural causes.

He was born on October 5, 1955, in Waterloo, son of Kenneth and Bertha Uhlenberg O'Connell, and graduated from East High School.

Larry had worked at U Need A Car Wash for many years; then at Zeidler’s Concrete for over 23 years; and most recently for Metal Control Systems as a loading dock superintendent.

Larry was a hard worker and liked to be busy. He enjoyed spending time with family and loved to go fishing.

He is survived by his sister, Tammy (Stan) Halvorson of Evansdale; brother, Randy O'Connell of Gladbrook; sister, Shirley (John) Lambertson of Iowa Falls; brother, Harvey (Debbie) O'Connell of Waterloo; friends Darrin and Tony Hernandez; many nieces and nephews; and a wide circle of friends.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Tom and Al O'Connell and Jim Dirkes and sister-in-law, Sandy Dirkes.

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Services:
Private graveside services will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Waterloo.

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo

Memorials:
Memorials may be sent to the family. Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Service