MONTROSE — Robert Lloyd McConnell, 91, a transplant from Ohio to Montrose, a fan of Ohio State football team — the Buckeyes, liked to be known as “Buckeye Bob.” Bob McConnell passed away July 5, 2009. He is survived by his wife of six years, Rose; two step-daughters, Penny Richardson and Robin Freed, both of Montrose; four children, Barbara Brown of Kentucky, Linda Hutton of Tennessee, Debi Price and Larry McConnell, both of Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Bob served in the Army for five years; three years in Panama and two years in Germany. He volunteered as a buck private and was discharged as a Sergeant—listed as a top marksman.
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There will be a “Celebration of Life” memorial service for Bob on Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the Church of Christ on South Townsend, at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Crippin Funeral Home and Crematory, 802 E. Main St., Montrose, CO 81401 (970) 249-2121.
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