Donald McConnell
November 16, 2021
Donald Dwayne McConnell, 73, was born July 14, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Paul and Elva McConnell. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, November 16th at his home.
Donnie loved to go fishing and was always up for a game of cards, especially poker. Above all else, he treasured time spent with his family.
Donnie is survived by his daughters, Dina (John) Wolf and Dawn (Preston) Fallgreen; grandchildren, Brian, Tara (Carlos), Jami (Jake) and Mandi; great-grandchildren, Carlos Jr., Izaya, Hanna, Zoey, Emersyn, Jenivee and Brycyn; siblings, Bill (Roberta) McConnell, Hattie Wilcox, Betty Hill, Beverly (Ed) Klavins, Carolyn (Paul) Fetters and Paul (Star) McConnell; numerous nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and many special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Bea McConnell; his siblings, Sonny Robinson, Walter “Junior” Atkinson and Lottie Aldini and brothers-in-law, Ronnie Hill and Ivan Fetters.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at McCuen’s Lounge, 2565 Wedgewood Rd. in Des Moines on Sunday, November 28th, 2021 starting at 1pm.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Donnie.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Star Mcconnell
11/22/2021
To my bonus brother
Family isn't always blood, it's the people in your life who want you in theirs, the ones who except you, for who you are, who would do anything to see you smile, and who love you know matter what. Rest easy my brother 🖤
Dawn
11/21/2021
Oh Papa my heart is completely broken without you. The moment you left, a part of me went with you. The only thing that brings any comfort to my soul is knowing that you and mom are reunited in Heaven and I know I will see you both again some day. Watch over us always, Papa. I love you more❤
Elaine &Dennis Hill
11/21/2021
You will be missed more than you know. Enjoy heaven and all your loved ones there. I prayed and told my brother you were there, he loved cards and fishing stories too!
Tessa Plym
11/21/2021
Love you uncle Donnie. Were missing you here on earth but know your living your best life in Heaven