Roger (Hoss) O’Connor

Roger P. O’Connor, age 72 of Whitelaw, his family with heavy hearts, announces that he passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born on May 17, 1950 in Iron River, MI, son of the late Ervin and Mabel (Des Jarlais) O’Connor. He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1968. On November 14, 1970 Roger married the former Sheryl Stahl at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc.

Over the years Roger would say he was a “jack of all trades-master of none”. He was part owner of 29 Sausage for many years with his brothers. Roger worked most of his life as a meat cutter and meat department manager. He was also well known for his deer cutting business – for over 30 years. In 1985, Roger and Sheryl started their family business well known as O’Connor’s Concessions, running this business with his family for 37 years! He was commonly known as “the candy man” and could often be found driving around town or at local events in his beloved ice cream truck with his wife and family. This created everlasting and priceless memories, with family and friends. Roger also enjoyed playing Santa with his wife as Elf, for many years. He was a member of the Reedsville Knights of Columbus #5798. Roger loved to tell stories, speak his own language to confuse people and B-s’ing. More than anything he loved to spend time with his family, his pride and joy. Roger was also a huge fan of John Wayne & Johnny Cash.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years: Sheryl O’Connor, Whitelaw; three wonderful children: Paul O’Connor, Whitelaw, Brenda (Eddy) Jonas, Two Rivers, Tammy (Mike) Reimer, Whitelaw; four amazing grandchildren: Jaime Reimer & her special friend “Eric Reimer, Manitowoc”, Cody Jonas & his fiancée; Autumn Mueller, Two Rivers, LCpl McCoy Reimer, Jacksonville, NC & his special friend “Katlyn Larson, Whitelaw”, Abby Jonas, Two Rivers; one step-grandson: Josh Jonas, NY; two brothers and one sister: Daniel O’Connor, Two Rivers, Pat (Linda) O’Connor, Manitowoc, Ellen (Jim) Schneider, Whitelaw; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Lois (Bob) Lehman, Susan Metz, Sharon Holda, Lloyd Stahl, Janice Post, Leroy (Judy) Stahl, Jean (Paul) Loderbauer, Cathy (Dave) Cherney, Sandi Seitzer and Vinnie Stahl. He is further survived by nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends including special friends; Pat and Dee Bodwin, Reedsville. He was preceded in death by his parents: Ervin and Mabel O’Connor; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Nick and Lola Stahl; three brothers: Jim (JoAnn) O’Connor, Mike (Elaine) O’Connor, John O’Connor; one sister: Ann O’Connor; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Sharon O’Connor, Marge (John) Nething, Greg Stahl, Sylvan Stahl, Francis Metz, Robert Holda, Barbara Stahl, Gary Stahl, Marilyn Stahl, Fred Seitzer and Louann Stahl.

Roger was truly one of a kind! We were blessed with the best father, grandfather and friend! He will deeply and forever missed by so many.

Cremation will take place and a Celebration of Life is being planned and announced at a later date.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Roger O’Connor! Saturday, April 8, 2023 11:00 AM - ? Memorial Service at 1:00 PM. Immortals Clubhouse, 1331 Norstad Rd., Manitowoc, WI 54220

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville location is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to thank the Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County staff and his loving wife Sheryl for their special care shown to him.

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