Max A. McConnell

Max A. McConnell, 84 of Kingsley passed January 1, 2021 in Sioux City, IA.  There will be a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m.,  Saturday, June 19, 2021 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Kingsley, IA.  Military rites will be conducted at the church by the U. S. Navy and American Legion Post 140 of Kingsley, IA.  Burial will be at a later date.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the Memorial Mass.  The service will be livestreamed and can be watched by going to rohdefh.com.  Online condolences may be sent to rohdefh.com.

Max Armand McConnell was born March 13, 1936 to Kenneth A. and Dorothy (Herbold) McConnell at Fielding, IA.  Max grew up in the Fielding area and graduating from Kingsley High School in 1954.  Following that he enlisted in the U. S. Navy where he served for 22 years until he retired.  He married Jo Timmins September 1, 1956 in Moville, IA.  After their marriage Max and Jo moved to various locations until his honorable discharge in 1973.  They moved to Kingsley in 1973 where they have lived since that time.

Max was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Kingsley Fire and Rescue, and American Legion Post 140 of Kingsley. When first back to Kingsley, Max was an umpire for Girl's High School softball for a number of years.

Survivors include his wife, Jo, and a daughter, Deb McConnell, a son, Dan (Julie) McConnell, three grandchildren, Adam (Marcia) McConnell, Abby (Travis) Trojan, and Amy (Emily) McConnell, three great granddaughters, Emma and Adelyn McConnell and Reese Trojan, brother, Ken (Betty) McConnell, sister, Karen Tenboer, brother-in-law, Larry Hendricks and sister-in-law, Thelma Timmins along with many nieces,nephews and friends.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Sharon Hendricks and brothers-in-law, Bob Tenboer and Jerry Timmins.