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December 8, 1958 - May 15, 2024
Rick Connell, 65, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri. Rick was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle.
Rick was a dog lover and enjoyed Cardinals baseball, playing golf, and spending time with loved ones. He had a passion for life that was evident in everything he did.
He is survived by his wife, Candace (Anderson) Connell; son, Richard J. Connell IV, and his two sons; daughter, Sharyne (Connell) Sneir, son-in-law, Ryan Sneir, and their three children; sister, Patricia A. Connell; and mother, Sara R. Connell. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Connell II.
Rick graduated from Chaminade High School in St. Louis, MO, in 1977, and later attended Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO, graduating in 1981.
His career included various management positions with several well-known companies. His last employment was as an independent contractor with the Lakeland Ledger Newspaper.
Services are to be determined. Contributions in Rick's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum in St. Louis, MO.
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Virginia Schumacher
August 1, 2024
I saw this quite by accident. I was looking for Richard Connell 1. who was my father Robert' s older brother & my uncle.
I was saddened to read this. Richard 11 was a first cousin and I saw him & Sara, his son Ricky, at the time & Patricia at a few family gatherings at Virg Connells. He was just a boy. I was much older.
His father was closer to my brothers age, Robert T.Connell, Jr.
Robbi died in Korea.
The photo...of father & son...i thought the son looked very much like his father did as a boy.
Over the years tried to contact Sara & Patricia, but lost contact.
Just made me remember a saying of my father's...." No, I'm not a Know It All ..but whatever I don't know, my brother does" We are all dog lovers.
My sincerest condolences to his entire family.
...Virginia Connell Schumacher
Deb Hartwig
June 8, 2024
I am so sorry to learn of Rick's passing. He was an all-around great guy from coaching soccer to fixing our cars. So many of our friends have passed including Dan in 2010. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
The Hartwig Family
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Richard James Connell IV
May 24, 2024
My dad took me fishing in Florida when I was a child. We caught a big fish and I cried because it was in pain. My father comforted me. As soon as I stopped crying I fed the fish to a nearby pelican. Love you dad
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Growing up his prized possession, besides family, was the Camero! We always had so much fun at car shows and just cruising around.
ANN Bermann
May 20, 2024
So sorry prayers for the family. He will be missed.
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