Gerald Dean Connolly, 79, of Sturgeon died Tuesday. May 10, 2022 in Sturgeon.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Dean was born on June 6, 1942, in Raymondville, MO the son of David and Ruby (Sullivan) Connolly.

He was a graduate of Houston High School in 1961.

Dean married Beverly "Sue" Connolly on October 14, 1961, she preceded him in death on March 30, 2022.

Dean is survived by a son, Brent Connolly, daughter, Tracy (Ron) Roberts; grandchildren, Ashley (Craig) Mullins, Ryan (Amanda) Roberts, Kristal (Randy Sercu) Roberts, Garrett (Katie) Connolly, Justin (Sadie) Connolly, Joey Connolly; great-grandchildren, Kaley, Addisyn, Bentley, Zachary, Sophia, Audree, Emma, Sam, Tucker, Kyley;; sister, Donna(Dick) McClellan; sisters-in-law, Nancy (David) Fischer, Linda Anderson, June (Gary) Lear many nieces, and their families; a special son, Larry Jesse who always called him, Dad.

Along with his Wife Sue, Dean was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, Leo and Wilma Kelley; great-grandson, Bryce Roberts; daughter-in-law, Becky Connolly; nephew, Dallas Fischer.

Dean was a bus driver, sold tires, owned a gas station, and a union construction worker. He also worked for the Boone County Sheriff's Department and served as the Chief of Police in Sturgeon. He later became maintenance supervisor for the city of Sturgeon, retiring after 31 years of service.

Dean enjoyed mowing, woodworking, going to auctions and antiquing, visiting with family and friends, and most of all he loved spoiling his grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations are suggested to Coyote Hill and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier Centralia, MO 65240.