James R. Connell of Marinette, WI passed away on Oct.17, 2021 at the Luther Home.
A private family memorial will be held.
James was born on Feb. 23, 1929 in Jamesport, the son of James and Kathryn Connell. After graduating from the University of Missouri, he worked with his brother, Don, along with his father at the Connell Hardware Store in Trenton. He was always active in the city and county developments.
In 1954 James married the former Rosamond Gee. They were the parents of three sons. After many years in the hardware business, the family moved to Phoenix, AZ and set up three “Kitchen Shops” in Phoenix and Scottsdale. In 1986 they sold the three stores and returned to be closer to family in Missouri. Jim and Rosamond loved to travel in Europe. The family were members of the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Rosamond; two sons, Tim Connell of St. Joseph and Mitch Connell of Marinette, WI; four grandchildren, Brad Connell of St. Joseph, Dylan Connell of Virginia, Patricia Connell of Little Chute, WI and James Connell of Washington state; and twin great-granddaughters of St. Joseph.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Idella Loughead; a brother, Don Connell; and a son, Patrick Connell.
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