Marlin Connelly Obituary
We announce the death of Marlin Connelly in Sturgis, South Dakota, born in Wall, South Dakota, who passed away on June 17, 2026, at the age of 89. Marlin will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Leona Connelly; his parents, Martha Connelly and Michael Connelly; his grandsons, Brian, Michael Connelly and Phillip Zaugg; and his siblings, Dennis Connelly, Martha Sue Lewis and George Connelly.
He is survived by: his children, Victoria Connelly, Patricia Jacobsen and Randall Connelly (Susan); his grandchildren, Alanna Lopez (Ismael), Tyler Holmquist (Hanna), Krista Miracle (Tyler), Shane Holmquist, Cynthia McCaffrey (Ryan), Allison Gammon (Colton), Trevor Bitterman (Miranda), Michelle Hoff (Quade) and Jason Connelly; and his great grandchildren, Raymond, Caleb, Quincy, Nolan, Mara, Madisen, Marisa, Micah, Mackenzie, Madelyn, Dexter, Ellroy Marlin, Kayah, Grayson, Huntley, Levi, Andrea and Lucas.
Marlin's career was distinguished by his significant contributions to the field of aerospace and satellite communications.
