George Alan McConnell

May 15, 1929 - June 26, 2020

George Alan McConnell, 91, of Traverse City passed away June 26, 2020 with his family by his side under the wonderful care of Hospice of Michigan. George was born on May 15, 1929 in Detroit to the late George and Hildegard (Nybeck) McConnell. George served honorably in the United States Army in California and Maryland. George graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit. He then earned his bachelors degree in Physics from Wayne State University and his Masters in Engineering Systems from the University of Michigan. He worked for 43 years for Vickers which later became Eaton Corporation as an Electrical Engineer. On July 1, 1967 George married Marion Gaber at St. Martha Parish in Dearborn. Together they enjoyed traveling all over the world. Some of their favorite destinations included Hawaii, Alaska, China, Australia, New Zealand, Bora Bora, South America, and Europe. George was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and was a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus. George was preceded in death by his parents and brother Don. George is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Marion; sons Brent C. (Karen) McConnell and Dr. Ryan P. McConnell; grandchildren Riley, Drew, Carly, Macy and Loyal; sister Lois Krutz and many dear and close friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. The Knights of Columbus will lead the rosary at 8:00 pm. Visitation and prayers will also be held on Thursday July 16, 2020 at 10 am at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The family will then proceed to St. Francis Catholic Church for mass at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at a later date at Guardian Angels Cemetery in Oakland Township. Memorial contributions in honor of George may be directed to The St Francis Church Knights of Columbus Council #13958.