Charles 'Chuck' Conner Jr.

CHARLES CURTIS CONNER JR.

Mount Pleasant

Charles Curtis Conner Jr., 90, of Mount Pleasant, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, at Henry County Health Center.

Charles was born Aug. 5, 1930, in Omaha, Neb., the son of Charles and Nellie (Riley) Conner Sr. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1949. He worked at the Ordinance Plant for a couple of years.

He served his country in the U.S. Army. On Jan. 21, 1957, Charles was united in marriage to Josephine Graber at the Bible Missionary parsonage in Mount Pleasant. Charles worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation in maintenance for 38 years and was a reflexologist for many years.

He was a charter member of the Pilgrim Nazarene Church in Mount Pleasant and served as Sunday school superintendent. He enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time with his family.

Charles is survived by his two sons, Marion (Darlene) Conner of Mount Pleasant and Wendell (Deborah) Conner of Mount Pleasant; four grandchildren, Jason (Claire) Conner, Bradley Conner, Cassandra "Cassie" Conner and Carissa (Ryan) Eads; a sister, Evelyn Erickson of Libertyville; a half brother, Vern (Carolyn) Dorothy of Mount Pleasant; and adopted family, Teri Sandidge, Annette Sammons and Kenny Gaulke.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Jenny Septer; three half sisters, Avis Smithburg, Dixie Tennison and Mildred Ingalls; and four half brothers, Raymond Conner, Forrest Conner, Lum Conner and Freddie Conner.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel. The family will not be present. A private family service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 11. Burial will be in the Green Mound Cemetery, rural Trenton, with full military rites by the Henry County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Mount Pleasant Pilgrim Nazarene Church and Green Mound Cemetery.

Condolences: www.powellfuneralhomes.com.