Obit: Eric Connor

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Eric Robert Connor, 29, of Muscatine, died on June 16 at Trinity Hospital, Rock Island.

Visitation was held Saturday, June 22 at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home in Muscatine. Following visitation, a celebration of life was held at Misterssippis.

A memorial fund has been established in Eric’s name for his children. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lewisfuneralhomes.com.

Eric was born on Aug. 21, 1989 in Muscatine, the son of Steve Connor and Shelly Jasper. Eric was a 2007 graduate of Muscatine High School and was a member of the local Painter’s Union #626 of Rock Island.

On May 28, 2017, Eric was united in marriage to Brittney Butler. He enjoyed kayaking, attending concerts with his wife, hiking with his family, playing softball and loved sports.

Eric will be remembered by his wife Brittney; three children: Madelyn, Lucy and Kash Connor; his parents, Steve and Sandy Connor, Stephen and Shelly Christensen, John Blouse, Stephanie Butler and Daniel “Papa” Stiles; grandparents, Lou Jasper and Shirley Connor, Jim and Suzanne Blouse; siblings, Allison (1st Sgt. Adam) Gable, Tara (Louie) Broders, Luna Jean, Harley Butler, Skyye and Joseph Mendez, Jr.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul Jasper, Bonna Terry, Jack Connor, Rosalie Hafner, two uncles and an aunt.

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