Connor R. McGee

1983 - 2014

Connor R. McGee obituary, 1983-2014, St. Paul, MN

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Connor McGee Obituary

Connor R. McGee, 30

St. Paul

June 28, 1983 - June 18, 2014

Connor Robert McGee, age 30, St. Paul, MN, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital, St. Paul, MN.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 7:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. A Masonic prayer service will be at 6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Connor was born June 28, 1983 in St. Cloud, MN to Bobby and Alice McGee. Connor was an active, smart and hilarious child. These traits carried him into adulthood where his many attributes flourished.

Connor was a graduate of St. Cloud Technical High School where he discovered soccer, advancing to play with the St. Paul Fire, where he traveled far and learned from many. He then passed his knowledge on when he coached youth soccer and played at St. John's University. At St. Cloud Technical College he followed his grandfather's footsteps and became a skilled carpenter. Connor's other passions in life included first and foremost his son, Liam, whom he adored, and his family, who he loved. He traveled and crewed for the Freedom Flight Hot Air Balloon Team where he exercised compassion for a life of service. Connor had a love for life and strength of conviction. He found fellowship in AA where he had many friends. Connor was a member of DeMolay and Clearwater Masonic Lodge No. 28 AF & AM. Connor was also a talented and avid fisherman. He was an amazing, generous cook, and baked the "perfect" pecan pie.

Connor loved many, was loved by many and will truly be missed.

Survivors include his son, Liam McGee of St. Cloud, MN; parents, Robert "Bobby" and Alice (Carlson) McGee of St. Cloud, MN; sisters, Maureen McGee of St. Cloud, MN; and Caitlin (Adam Stokstad) McGee of St. Cloud, MN; also many cousins, aunts, uncles and wonderful friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jack and Ethel Carlson and Barton and Eleanor McGee.

Memorials preferred to the Connor McGee Memorial Fund for his son, Liam at any Wells Fargo Branch or Donor's Choice.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Jun. 22, 2014.
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Condolences with you and your family on the loss of Connor. We are so sad for you and hope your family can find solace.

Bernie Hampton

June 27, 2014

I met Connor through St. Cloud travel soccer-- we were Rovers before we were Tigers. As we grew up together, our families grew together as well. Car pools, tournaments and away games to laces like Moorhead and Bemidji allowed us to connect outside of sports. Connor's competitive spirit was perhaps only matched by his friendly, warm and gregarious nature.

I am lucky to have spent many seasons as Connor's teammate and will never forget him.

Matthew Hoffman

June 25, 2014

Connor was a wonderful Crew Chief for the Freedom Flight Hot Air Balloon Team. He will be missed.
God's speed Connor.
We are so sorry for your loss.

Luke Cesnik

June 24, 2014

Our deepest condolences on the death of Connor. Much love and prayers are being sent to you from the Decker family, currently stationed in the Washington, D.C., area. I will seek out a pecan pie to toast Connor's memory.

Candace Decker

June 24, 2014

I'm so very sorry. May God comfort you and your family during this very sad time.

Glen Edberg

June 24, 2014

I am so very sorry to hear about Connor. My heart goes out to both of you, Bobby & Alice, as well as the rest of your family.

Paula Erdmann

June 23, 2014

No words can console the loss of a child. I am saddened by your loss Alice and Bobby, but have fond memories of our boys.

Jack Russell

June 22, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go to the McGee family. So sorry for your loss.

Dianne Villalobos

June 22, 2014

My prayers and sympathies to the friends and family of Connor. I remember back in school he always had a smile on his face and was so kind to everyone. Sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Schreifels

June 22, 2014

I have the pleasure of being a family friend and watching all of the McGee kids grow up......and Connor was always a wonderful young man. You will be truly missed.....

Alan Good

June 22, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Joe and Laurie Christen

June 22, 2014

I remember Connor playing soccer as a little boy at Whitney with my son Jason. I am so sorry for your loss.

carrie meyer

June 22, 2014

I will never forgot his smiling face as he played at my house as a little boy, swung on the hammock with Chris and Anne the dog, or riding the hospital bed up and down with Chris. I always remembered his birthday, his laughter, and the friendship he shared with my son.As I liked to call him one of my adopted sons. I was heartbroken to hear of his passing.

Sandy Dinndorf

June 22, 2014

Connor truly was a wonderful person. I remember watching part of his growth from the back room where all of us who worked with Bobby and Alice had the opportunity to share in the childhood of Connor and his sisters. I will miss him greatly.

Dan & Vicki Maguire

June 22, 2014

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