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Carl O'Connor

January 4, 1938 ~ March 5, 2020

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Carl Lester O'Connor, 82, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at the Lisbon United Methodist Church, by Rev. Josh Swaim. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Burial with military honors: Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon. Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Beryl; children, LuAnn Yarbrough, Debbie Nelson, Michael (Julie) O'Connor, and Douglas O'Connor; grandchildren, Sara (Chris) Goodwin, Eric Yarbrough, Zachary O'Connor, Kyle (Megan) O'Connor, Tashsa (Eric) Pape, Wyatt O'Connor, Dakota O'Connor, Logan O'Connor, and Broc Nelson; great grandchildren, Corbin, Carter, Isabella, Mason, Oliver, and Cohen; and his beloved dog, Buddy. He is also survived by his siblings, Ruby Mohr, Louise Franks, Bob Richards, and Becky O'Connor; many special members of the family including, Libby Moll, Chandler Dolan, Riley Dolan, and Caroline Groesbeck; and many nieces and nephews. Carl was born January 4, 1938, the son of Lester and Faye (Richards) O'Connor. He attended Mount Vernon High School and then joined the United States Air Force in 1955. On August 20, 1960, he married Beryl Rejsa at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Carl was a dedicated public servant for the Lisbon Community. He served on the city council, fire department and many other boards and committees. Carl was also a member of the Lisbon United Methodist Church and other organizations over the years, including the Optimist Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Frank Richards, and Fred Harvey; sisters, Sharon O'Connor, Linda McLaughlin and Dorothy McLaughlin; grandson, Adam O'Connor; and son-in-law, Jeff Nelson. Carl's family extends a sincere thank you to their friends and family for ongoing support during times when they needed it the most. Above and Beyond Hospice and many others are thanked for their care and compassion. Please share your love and support with Carl's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.

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  1. One of the best brother in laws in the world!! So many fun, fun memories, still hear his laugh in my head. A,wonderful husband, father and friend. One of the last memories was him laughing at the cabin and telling story of him doing some alcohol orders for the bar and ordered too much ” Damn good Root Beer” . MY sister, being who she is..said” well just run a special, BOGO. They might still have some in the back room.. Wonderful person , true friend and will be missed. Love you Carl

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  2. I first met Carl at a very young age when I was encouraged by Jack Spearry, a neighbor at the time, to join their bowling team. I always thought very fondly of him. To Buryl & the family I’m sorry for your loss. I cannot attend the services or visitation because of health reasons, but I will be there in spirit.

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  3. Beryl and family we are so sad to hear of Carl’s passing. He was a wonderful man who served in so many ways to make Lisbon a better place to live. He always had a smile, took time to talk and listen to the people he encountered. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Darryl and Shannon Studt

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  4. Bob and I always had such a great time with Carl and Beryl when they’d come out to the cabin. Especially 15 years ago when everyone was well and all the kids & grandkids came out too. We will miss his presence but hope the rest of the family does what he, I believe, was one important part of his retirement days. Thinking of you all. Luv

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