Richard C. Connell

DUNNELON, FLA. - Dr. Richard C. Connell, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called home to the Lord on Sunday March 25, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service is planned for 1:00 pm Wednesday March 28 at First United Methodist Church in Dunnellon, FL. Born July 17, 1927 to Clyde and Verna Connell in Racine, WI; he was 84 years old. He met the love of his life, Beverly J Carlstrom, at the beer garden in Racine, WI. They were married October 16, 1954 and celebrated nearly 58 years of happiness and blessings. Dick proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in WWII and during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL and Marquette University Dental School, Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Connell practiced dentistry in Racine, WI for over 30 years. He and Beverly retired to Florida where they made homes in Sarasota and Dunnellon. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed piloting his Piper Cherokee 003Whiskey. He and Bev traveled extensively – from Nassau to Alaska, to the Holy Land and Europe. He was preceded in death by an infant son, John William, his parents and sister. Dr. Connell is survived by his beloved wife Beverly, son Brian (Teri) Connell of Marion, IA, daughter Julie (Jim) Poling of Dunnellon, and son Tom (Joan) Connell of San Pablo, CA, and Grandchildren Abby, Christopher, Sam, Quinn, Julian, Eric, Michael and Jenna. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Odyssey VistaCare Hospice Foundation www.ovhf.org