Richard Mcconniel

Richard McConniel, 81, of Dolton, SD passed away in Mitchell, SD on Monday, September 14, 2020.  Memorial services will begin at 11 am on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel in Marion with family present one hour prior to greet visitors.

Richard McConniel was born October 2, 1938 in Sioux Falls, SD to Bert and Selma (Stangeland) McConniel.  He attended school in Sioux Falls and on July 1 ^st , 1957 he married Connie Loewen.  Together they raised their four children, Dick, Cindy, Joe and Jan.  Richard worked as a sheetrock finisher for many years, retiring in the mid-80’s.

He enjoyed bowling, fishing, hunting, playing poker and spending time with his family.

Richard is survived by: his wife, Connie of Dolton; his children, Dick (Renee) of Marion, Cindy (Greg) Konda of Parker, Joe of Canistota and Jan Houser of Mitchell; his grandchildren, Josh (Melissa) McConniel, Zach (Jen) McConniel, and Michelle McConniel all of Marion, Tim (Melissa) Konda of Sioux Falls, Matt (Chelsea) Konda of Harrisburg and Liz Konda of Sioux Falls, Alicia (Keith) Solomon and Melissa (Travis) Curry all of Texas, Nicole McConniel of Sioux Falls and Nick (Keshia) McConniel of Brookings, Kara Johansen of Dolton, and Lisa McConniel, Pam Sinkie, Krisdeana Wagner and Elaina Houser all of Mitchell; 37 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by: his parents, a son-in-law (Steve Houser), two brothers, two sisters and two great-grandchildren.