Bruce McConnell

Bruce McConnell, 82, of Herndon, Virginia, passed away on February 24, 2026, after a
courageous battle with cancer.

Born on December 25, 1943, in Dexter, Iowa, Bruce was the son of Harry and Irene McConnell. He served with the U.S. Navy on the USS Abraham Lincoln submarine from 1961 to 1968 and worked in information technology his entire career. He married Sheila West in 1967 and shared 55 years of marriage and adventures together until Sheila’s death in 2022.

He is survived by his sons; Michael McConnell (Leslie) of Hillsboro, Virginia and Jason McConnell (Rebecca) of Lovettsville, Virginia, grandchildren; Lauren Sheets (Jeff), Aiden McConnell (Emily), Logan McConnell, and Cora McConnell, great-grandchildren; Avery, Peyton, Jaxson, and Lochlan, as well as his sister Carol Halvorson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Clara McConnell, Nancy Gillespie, and Becky McConnell, and brothers; Howard McConnell, Dick McConnell, Les McConnell, and Harold McConnell.

A visitation was held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Herndon, 681 Elden Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170.

A visitation will be held from 5-7:00 PM, on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Peterson Funeral Services, 415 School Street, Carlisle, Iowa 50047. Graveside service and interment will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 am, at the Lowman Cemetery, 11377 SWE 56th Avenue, Runnells, Iowa 50237. A luncheon will be held at 12:00 PM, following the interment, at the Runnells Christian Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.petersonfuneralservice.com