Cornelius M. ’Connie’ Driscoll

Cornelius M. "Connie" Driscoll, 82, of Moorhead, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.Connie was born on July 16, 1923 to Charley and Barbara Malone Driscoll in Glyndon, MN. He grew up and attended school in Glyndon. He served in WWII and earned two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. Following his military service in 1945, he worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad in Dilworth, MN for 39 years. Connie also worked for the Moorhead Postal Service for 18 years until his retirement in 1985. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Connie married Glenice Larson on January 8, 1947 in Georgetown, MN. They made their home in Dilworth until 1969. In 1969, they moved to Moorhead, in 1980 they moved to Glyndon, and then back to Moorhead after retiring in 1985. Glenice died in February of 1992. Connie enjoyed gardening, taking care of his lawn, working in his garage and watching any type of sports on the TV. Connie's pride and joy were his beloved children and grandchildren. He also had a very precious bond with his son, Buck.He is survived by two sons, Chuck Chong Driscoll, Las Vegas, NV, Darcy "Buck" Driscoll, Moorhead, MN; three daughters, Constance Loren Johnson, Moorhead, MN, Cheryl Driscoll, Moorhead, MN, Debbie Kelly Richards, Glyndon, MN; one brother, Charles Driscoll, Moorhead, MN; four sisters, Barbie Dokken, Washington, DC, Mary Solberg, Albuquerque, NM, Darlene Ness, Moorhead, MN, Helen Anschutz, Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Barbara Driscoll and his wife, Glenice.