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Steven Leo Connelly

09/20/1969 - 08/03/2023

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Obituary For Steven Leo Connelly

Steven Leo Connelly

September 20, 1969 - August 3, 2023

Steven Leo Connelly, 53, of Byron, MN died Thursday, August 3, 2023 in Deadwood, SD.

Steve was born on September 20, 1969 in Rochester, MN to Leo and Marge (Wilson) Connelly. He graduated from Byron High School in 1988 and Mankato State University in 1993, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Management. Steve also pursued a Master\'s Degree in City Park Administration.

Steve was a business entrepreneur and owned Zest 4 Life Adventures. He also served on the Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation Board for many years.

Steve loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and attending concerts. He was passionate about football and was a successful athlete in high school and college.

He is survived by his six brothers and sisters Mary Lynn (Darren) Overton of Mantorville, MN; Karen (Tom) Besch of Kasson, MN; Craig Connelly of Byron, MN; Nancy Connelly of Rochester, MN; Mark (Adina) Connelly of Prior Lake, MN and Brian (Diana) Connelly of Byron, MN, as well as 14 nieces and nephews. Steve is preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Kathleen (Connelly) Cardinal.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 24, at 11:00am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Rochester, MN. There will be a visitation one hour prior from 10:00-11:00am.

Memorials are preferred to Minnesota State University, Mankato, Pheasants Forever or MN Soil and Water Conservation District.

Minnesota State University, Mankato

MSU Touchdown Club (Supports the Football Program)

https://engage.mnsu.edu/stevenconnelly

Pheasants Forever

https://www.pheasantsforever.org

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MN Board of Water and Soil Resources

520 Lafayette Road North

St. Paul, MN 55155

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Services

24 Oct

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Rochester, MN Get Directions »
24 Oct

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Holy Spirit Catholic Church Rochester, MN Get Directions »
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  • 11/02/2024

    Peter Grant

    To the Connelly Family, I learned of Steve's passing from a former Byron student of mine. As his teacher and football coach I shared so many events in his life with him. We connected in his 8th grade year. When I became head football coach it was just a matter of time I would tell him as a 10th grader "I want you to be my QB". It was not easy for Steve due to his youth but I just kept telling him "Do what I ask of you and you will be fine" and he was. I cared for Steve and all his siblings. Great family due to great parents. Yes Steve struggled with the death of his dad and mom. It's not easy losing both in a short time. Thank you Steve and the Connelly family for including me into your warmth. God Bless his soul and the Connelly family. Peter Grant

  • 04/09/2024

    Karen and family: I am so sorry to hear about Steven. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. - Posted by Terri Wehrman on August 15, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    Steve old boy, thanks for the memories. I'm sure you're up there singing and reuniting with your parents. You always made everything fun. Till we meet on the other side you remain in my memories. Miss you down here! Fly high condor. Love ya Greg - Posted by Greg Dison on August 15, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    Wow what a guy ! You are already much missed ! I will always remember your wonderful warming beautiful smile and your kindness Your caring for all of us is hardly even found and I will hold a place in my heart for you . Heaven is a much more loving place with you in it ! - Posted by Jill Altom on August 29, 2023

  • 04/09/2024

    It's literally breaks my heart. I'm so sorry Steve I have not reached out to you since we went to Blake Shelton concert. I have been so wrapped up in my own life I thought I would just get through the summer and reach back out on your birthday. I guess it was just too late to Circle back around. You are a dear friend to me for more than 20 years and rented my home in Sturgis for a lot of them. I bought tickets for us to go to Luke Bryan next month my heart is literally broken. Rip my friend you will be missed. Prayers to your brothers and sisters I know you had a bunch of them and you love them very much. We had many conversations because I have eight brothers and sisters and I'm third from the top. Hugs to you all I'm sure you're missing Stephen Leo! He always said Stephen Leo. - Posted by Michelle Patino on September 22, 2023

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