Lloyd David Connell 1863-1935

CONNELL, KEYSOR, SIEMANS, JONES, WHEELER, KENYON

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 9/4/2008 at 18:30:50

LLOYD DAVID CONNELL

Lloyd David Connell, son of Benjamin F. Connell and Hannah B. Connell, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, December 29, 1863 and departed this life November 28, 1935, at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 29 days.

In his early childhood he moved with his parents to Brooklyn, Iowa, where they resided a few months and then removed to the Connell homestead which was just west of the Quinter Connell home. He recieved his education in the rural school.

On December 20, 1888, he was united in marriage to Rose Keysor. To this union were born four children, Glenn A. Connell of Brooklyn, Mrs. Gertrude M. Siemens of Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Ina Jones of Brooklyn and Harold B., who passed away in 1922. He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Mrs. Odessa Wheeler and Mrs. Genevra Kenyon.

After his marriage he made his home on a farm near Carnforth. In the fall of 1894 he moved to his late home, where he had resided for the last 40 years.

He was a member of The Church of the Brethren and faithfully filled his office as deacon.

He was a public spirited man and had served as township clerk and also as school treasurer for a number of years. He took a great deal of pride in performing the duties of his offices, which he did in a very commendable manner.

He was a devoted husband, a kind and loving father and an excellent neighbor. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and neighbors. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, three children, five grandchildren, one brother, Quinter Connell of Brooklyn, besides many other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 1st from the Church of the Brethren, conducted by Dr. S.B. Miller of Cedar Rapids assisted by Rev. M.W. Elkenberry, of Dallas Center. Pallbearers were C.D. Willett, Walter Uhl, W.B. Rhinehart, Ray Robey, Same Werner and Walter Fraser.

The remains were laid to rest in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.