Mr. Joseph Patrick Conners Jr.

Daddy’s Obituary
Joseph Patrick Conners Jr, 84, of Waterford, passed away on February 13, 2023, at Oak Park Place Assisted Living Center in Burlington, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving wife, Norma and three daughters.
Joe was born on December 30, 1938, along with his twin brother John, to Joseph Sr. and Mary (nee. Condon) Conners at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Joe grew up in Baraboo, Wisconsin with his brother John and two sisters, Dorothy, and Helen. Joe was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Baraboo and graduated from Baraboo High School in 1957. Joe attended Sauk County Teachers College and graduated from UW-Platteville in 1962. He later attended Marquette University earning a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Joe served in the US Army National Guard and was called to active duty for the Berlin Wall crisis where he was stationed at Fort Lewis in the state of Washington. He began his teaching profession at Brookwood Elementary School in Genoa City where he honed his skills for six years. Joe was later hired by Elmbrook School District as a 7th grade middle school English teacher. He finished his 36-year career in a 4th grade classroom and thoroughly enjoyed shaping the minds of young children.
He met the love of his life, Norma LaMeer, who was also teaching at Brookwood Elementary. Joe and Norma were married at St. Joseph’s in Baraboo on July 3, 1965. Following their marriage, they moved to Wauwatosa, where they welcomed their first of three daughters, Kelly Jean, in February of 1966. In May of 1966, Norma and Joe moved their small family of three to their home on Halverson Road in Waterford where they lived for 55 years. In April of 1967 they were blessed with twin daughters, Jacqueline Patrice and Tracey Ann. Joe became an active member of the St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Waterford where he served as Chairman of the Activities Committee, worked at the church picnic, ushered, and was a lector for mass. Joe was a 3rd Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.
Joe was extremely proud of his Irish heritage and St. Patrick's Day was his favorite holiday! Joe enjoyed reading, writing, and most importantly he loved spending time with his family traveling, learning, and exploring the world. He took great pride in portraying an image that represented his teaching profession. Joe felt honored that all three of his daughters followed in his footsteps with careers in education. His devout faith was a gift from God which he shared with his wife, daughters, family, and beyond.
He is survived by his wife, Norma, daughters Kelly (Kevin) Malchine of Waterford, Jacqueline (Peter) Syens of Burlington, and Tracey Conners of West Bend; sister Helen Grosshans of Baraboo, sister-in-law Lucky LaMeer of Union Grove, six grandchildren, John, Stephanie, Luke, Shannon, Shauna, and Hayley, and four great-grandchildren, Aidan, Abigail, Jack, and Hank; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Sr. and Mary Conners, sister Dorothy, twin brother John, father and mother-in-law Donald and Marjory LaMeer, sister-in-law Nancy LaMeer, brothers-in-law Gene Brennen, Willian Grosshans, Robert LaMeer, William LaMeer, and Steve Sokolowski.
A Memorial Gathering on April 1, 2023, from 9:00 -10:45 AM with Mass beginning at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 305 S. First St. Waterford, WI 53185 with Fr. Ed Tlucek, OFM, officiating. A private interment will be held with the family at 2 pm following lunch. In Lieu of floral expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made “in memory of Joe Conners” to St. Thomas Aquinas Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association of Wisconsin.
The Mealy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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