Pete O’ConnellPete O’Connell, 75, of Winona Lake, was called home on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Millers Merry Manor in Fort Wayne. Pete was born in Warsaw, Ind.
Pete proudly served his country in Vietnam as a Marine. After his service, he indulged his wanderlust and traveled the country he loved so much. Pete was an amazing father, grandfather and compassionate friend. He was an avid jokester and enjoyed lifting up those around him.
Pete’s strong work ethic was demonstrated most notably with the town of Winona Lake.
Pete is survived by a daughter, Stacey O’Connell (wife Casandra Harding), of Charleston, S.C.; and a grandson, Jacob Henry. Also surviving are his brother, Charles (wife Patsy) Summerlot; and three sisters, Bonnie (husband Kirk) Liggett, Linda Summerlot, and Cinda Sue (husband William) Varney.
A memorial service will be held at the pavilion outside the Winona Lake Community Center, which he loved so much, on Friday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m. Friends can meet with the family prior to the service from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at the pavilion.
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Memorials to the family or donations made in Pete’s name to the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.
