Ronald Ray O'Connell Obituary

In loving memory of Ronald Ray O'Connell in Rapid City, South Dakota, who departed this world on April 7, 2026 at the age of 93. Ronald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald Ray O'Connell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Geneva O'Connell and Jim O'Connell; and his wife Judy Nichols. He is survived by: his former wife Carole Dahl; his children, Jan of Phoenix, AZ, Jonathan of Rapid City, Jill Tittle (Jay), Judys, Jeff Nichols (Julie) of Bozeman, MT and Lisa Sanders (Mark) of Hermosa, SD; his sisters, Sharon Popp (Gary) and Patti Rinder (Bruce); his in-laws, Les and Susan Goodhope; his sister Barbara Keene; and his siblings-in-law, Dianne Moravec, David Keene, William A Goodhope and Jack D Moravec.

In later years he became active at the Canyon Lake Senior Center and volunteering at the Pennington County Sheriff's Office and local RSVP.