- Date Of Birth: August 6, 1925
- Date Of Death: October 15, 2018
- State: Colorado
Robert E Concannon (Bob), (Good old Bob), or (the old Red Head), Died at the age of 93 on the 15th of October, 2018. Bob died peacefully in his sleep, in his apartment at Liberty Heights Senior Living Community in Colorado Springs, Colorado between 0300 and 0330 with his wife Betty at his side. It is the way he wanted to go.
Bob was born in St. Louis, Missouri on the 6th of August, 1925 to Sarah Marie Concannon (McDonnell), most commonly known as Aunt Sally, and John Joseph Concannon. His father was from Stone Town, Galway, Ireland, and Mother was born in the US of Irish immigrant parents.
Bob is the youngest of 7 children that lived to adulthood, Joe, Tim, Pat, Jim, Mary, and Kitty. All of whom predeceased Bob.
Bob was raised in St. Louis. His mother Sarah died when Bob was only 13. Grandpa did a good job raising his family on his own even taking in other children that were in troubled situations. Jim McGraw lived with Bob like a brother as they went to rival high schools. Jim commonly known as Uncle Moose also predeceased Bob. The Concannon has a long history of fostering.
Bob graduated from high school at the age of 16 from Christian Brothers College. He tried to enlist in the Navy but was rejected because of his age. He went to work in a factory building assault gliders for the Army Air Corps. The type that were used in the D-Day invasion. When he was old enough he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps as an Aviation Cadet. He spent most of his time in school but was in flight training when the war came to an end.
Bob attended the University of Notre Dame on the GI Bill. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1948. He was offered a teaching job at Notre Dame but his father needed him to come home and help in the family construction business. Bob always believed that family comes first.
Bob met his wife to be Betty while she was taking care of his father in the hospital. Betty did not know what she was in for when she was picked up for their first date. They had a long drive from East St. Louis back to St. Louis. Talking can be awkward at those times so Bob suggested they pray the rosary on the drive. They each prayed the rosary every day and together daily after retiring to Colorado Springs until bob was incapable of speech.
Bob got out of the construction business and worked his way to the compressed air business. First with Atlas Copco then with Joy where he spent the rest of his career. His engineering background was put to good use and he spent the rest of his working years in the compressed air business.
Bob enjoyed golf, watching football, and anything Notre Dame if they were acting Catholic.
Bob was known far and wide for his sense of humor. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. His wit was lightning fast. But always filled with love.
Bob was slightly more conservative than the Pope.
Bob taught us all that Family takes care of Family. Love people and use things. When making decisions prioritize by God, Country, and Family.
He will be missed.
