William Robert Conner

William Robert Conner obituary

William Robert Conner

William Conner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Robbinsdale on Sep. 18, 2025.

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William Conner Age 70, of Plymouth MN, passed away suddenly on September 12, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and brother-in-law. He is survived by his 3 sisters, brother-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews. Willie worked for 35 years for the Shamrock Group, servicing bars and restaurants. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, and long-time friend to many. Willie was an avid gardener and canner. A blues lover since the age of 15, he had a large music collection and enjoyed attending local concerts. Not only the world's best dog owner, he was a big supporter of English Cocker Spaniel Club of America (ECSCA) and took great pride in dog-sitting. A celebration of life will be held on 10/03/2025 at 1pm at the Wicked Wort, 4165 W Broadway Ave, Robbinsdale MN 55422. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the English Cocker Spaniel Club, an animal charity of your choice, or the Fort Snelling Memorial Rifle Squad. .

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October 3, 2025

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September 23, 2025

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Marian Johnson

October 3, 2025

As a fellow gardener and canner - when in my flower bed along the front of my yard on Trenton Lane, I enjoyed talking with you and seeing your dogs as you strolled by. I have fond memories of you sharing your pickled beans with me. It's sad to see the long time neighbors disappearing. We knew your folks and watched your brothers and sisters grow up. A lot of memories. You'll be missed.

Jean Shepherd

October 2, 2025

Willy was a best friend and the best dog owner of 6 English Cocker Spaniels from me and Marissa over the years. He kept them in condition for us to finish their championships. He was so proud of his dogs. Mabelline is now with his nephew and Cletus is with me temporarily. Jethrow and Ella Mae recently crossed the rainbow bridge. Willy was a charter member of the Star of the North English Cocker Spaniel Fanciers club. He would do anything to help and was our ground support. He had a great sense of humor and a gift of gab. Willy will be greatly missed.

Katie Trafton

September 23, 2025

Willie can never be replaced. He was one-of-a-kind and the very best neighbor anyone could ask for. He was always there for us when we needed him. He and his pack helped raise Molly from the time she was just 6 weeks old. He came to my rescue too many times to count when I was snowed in, when the lawnmower broke, or to fetch mail and packages when we weren't home. It will take me years to get over this loss. I miss him terribly....

Kerry Kammann

September 22, 2025

I always enjoyed seeing Willy wrangling his dogs down the street every time I saw that I always got the image of Roman chariots and their four horses racing around the Colosseum. IvanhoeWoods will never be the same without you, pal.
418, Kerry

Jay Jacobson

September 22, 2025

Sorry to see you go. It was always fun to talk to you when i caught you walking your dogs.

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