Mount Pleasant – Robert C. O'Connor, 79, known to all as "Red", received the promise of eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2019.  He was born in Racine on September 18, 1939, son of the late Leonard and Emily (Née: Heinen) O'Connor.

Red was united in marriage to the love of his life, Evelyn Ann Schmidt, on June 12, 1971, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church.

Red proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Army.  He was a shipping supervisor for Twin Disc until his retirement.  Red loved hunting and fishing up near his cabin in Little Suamico.

Red leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of over 48 years, Evelyn O'Connor; sons, Randy (Dawn) O'Connor, Chris (Jo) O'Connor, Pete (Dani) O'Connor; grandchildren, David, Mark, Shelby, Nicole, Emily, Owen, Marni; great-grandchildren, Scarlet, Bella; brothers, Ed O'Connor, Sam O'Connor, Dave O'Connor; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

In addition to his parents, Red is preceded in death by his son, Robert S. O'Connor; and granddaughter, Emily O'Connor.

A celebration of Red's life will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019, 10:00am, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3350 Lathrop Avenue, with Rev. Jesse Gullion officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00am until the time of the service.  Burial will take place on Friday, August 9, 2019, 12:00pm, at Grosse Cemetery, Allen Road, in Little Suamico. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Racine Lutheran High School.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Racine Lutheran High School.

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