Richard “Rich” A. Conner, age 54, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 7:34 P.M. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
He was born on February 8, 1967, in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Gary W. and Sharon (Workheiser) Conner, Sr., He married Laura Lea Lasley on July 7, 1992, in Galesburg, Illinois.
Surviving is his wife, Laura L. Conner of Galesburg, Illinois; one son: Richard (Corinne) Conner, Jr. of Wataga, Illinois and one step-daughter: Ashley (Andrew) Le of Princeville, Illinois; five grandchildren: Natalia, Sophia, and Carson Conner and one on the way Blakeleigh, and Tesla and Gwynevere Le; one sister, Susan (Dave) Williams of Dahinda, Illinois and Gary (Becky) Conner, Jr of Knoxville, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Rich started working at the Flavor Freeze in Galesburg, Illinois at the age of 15, then became the owner and operator. He enjoyed playing pool when he was younger and was always an avid CUBS fan. He loved his grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville, Illinois. Due to the new COVID-19 Mask Mandate, the funeral home will maintain compliance and ask that guests wear a mask. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences and/or expressions of sympathy may be sent through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com
