Donald Charles Conner of Festus died Monday at the age of 92. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight and a veteran Merchant Marine during WWII.

He is survived by his wife Evelyn, sons Mark Conner of Festus, Tony Shinkle of Festus, Donald Conner of Tennessee, Bruce Conner of Jefferson City, daughters Patricia Faerber of Festus, Rita Messersmith of Dixon, sister Sue Hedger of De Soto, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service for Donald Conner will be Thursday, July 23 at am 11 at Mahn Twin City Chapel in Festus.

Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 23 from 9 until 11 am at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to Guide Dogs of America.

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