IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Dennis L.
O'Connor
February 28, 1952 – September 16, 2013
Obituary
Dennis L. O'Connor, age 61, passed away September 16, 2013 at St. Joseph's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is survived by Jennifer, his wife of 40 years; daughter Katie (Jeff Bartsch) of Mission Viejo, CA; son Andrew (Kelly) of Lafayette, LA; mother Carol of Georgetown, TX; brothers Dale (Mary Ann) of East Moline, IL, Don (Lynne) of San Antonio, TX; Alan of Long Beach, CA; and sister Diane (Bernard Paholke) of Redmond, WA. He is also survived by six wonderful grandchildren; Matthew and Meghan (Bartsch); and William, Claira, Abygail, Emilia (O'Connor). He is preceded in death by his father Bernard.
Dennis was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and lived in several Midwestern states while growing up. His family lived in Erie, IL from 1967-1970 where he graduated Valedictorian from Erie High School in 1969. He attended Northern Illinois University, and joined the Naval Reserves. In 1972 he was activated and assigned to the USS Cleveland LPD-7 in Vietnam. He served honorably as a low pressure welder achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class in less than two years.
While in the Navy, Dennis married his college sweetheart and lifelong soulmate Jennifer O'Malley. Following his discharge from active duty he returned to school and graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1976. After graduation he went to work for Chevron Corporation, where he pursued a very successful 32-year career. In 2007 he and Jennifer retired and settled in Leander, Texas and then moved to California in 2012.
To Dennis, family and children were everything. He was a devoted husband, a committed father and a loyal friend. He was well-liked by anyone who met him. He loved baseball, football, and especially liked to golf. He was very good with his hands and enjoyed home remodeling and cabinet-making. He had an excellent memory, which made him a very challenging competitor in cards and trivia contests.
He loved to travel and managed to see many foreign and exotic places throughout the world.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to:
Cordillera PTO
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Check memo line: Dennis O'Connor
**100% of donation goes to sending low income children to science camp.
or
St. Kilian
26872 Estanciero Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
check memo line: Food Bank
**100% of donation helps feed families in need.
Dennis was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI and lived in several Midwestern states while growing up. His family lived in Erie, IL from 1967-1970 where he graduated Valedictorian from Erie High School in 1969. He attended Northern Illinois University, and joined the Naval Reserves. In 1972 he was activated and assigned to the USS Cleveland LPD-7 in Vietnam. He served honorably as a low pressure welder achieving the rank of Petty Officer Third Class in less than two years.
While in the Navy, Dennis married his college sweetheart and lifelong soulmate Jennifer O'Malley. Following his discharge from active duty he returned to school and graduated with a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Illinois in 1976. After graduation he went to work for Chevron Corporation, where he pursued a very successful 32-year career. In 2007 he and Jennifer retired and settled in Leander, Texas and then moved to California in 2012.
To Dennis, family and children were everything. He was a devoted husband, a committed father and a loyal friend. He was well-liked by anyone who met him. He loved baseball, football, and especially liked to golf. He was very good with his hands and enjoyed home remodeling and cabinet-making. He had an excellent memory, which made him a very challenging competitor in cards and trivia contests.
He loved to travel and managed to see many foreign and exotic places throughout the world.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to:
Cordillera PTO
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Check memo line: Dennis O'Connor
**100% of donation goes to sending low income children to science camp.
or
St. Kilian
26872 Estanciero Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
check memo line: Food Bank
**100% of donation helps feed families in need.
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