Andrew Louis Conn Sr

Andrew Louis “Andy” Conn Sr, age 104 of Colfax, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Windsor Manor in Grinnell surrounded by his family.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Coburn Funeral Home in Colfax.  Burial with Military Rites will take place at the Colfax Cemetery.  The family will greet friends prior to the funeral beginning at 12:00pm on Friday.  Memorials may be directed to the Colfax Senior Citizen Center and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The son of Robert and Nora (Sullivan-Hagens) Conn, Andy was born on October 27, 1920, in rural New Sharon, Iowa. His family included six brothers and six sisters.  Andy dropped out of school in the 7 th grade so he could help on the farm.  He was drafted into the US Army in 1942.   He served in the Battle of the Bulge and was at D-Day.  He was discharged from the service in 1945.  Prior to being drafted, he was united into marriage to Lorena May Beard in Lancaster, Missouri.  Just before he left to serve overseas, they had their son, Andrew Jr., born on January 31, 1944.  Andy didn’t get to see his son until he was two years old.

He and Lorena farmed in the Mingo/Colfax area until they moved to Colfax.  Andy then worked various jobs throughout his life which included Winpower, a bus driver and janitor at the Colfax school, Jasper County Fair and City of Colfax mowing and keeping the grounds looking good.  He also worked at Colfax Senior Citizen Center, where he served as President for many years, retiring at the age of 101.  He was a member of the American Legion for 72 years.

In 2021, following his retirement, he moved to Windsor Manor in Grinnell, where he lived until his passing.  He enjoyed his time in Grinnell making many friends and taking part in the various activities and bus trip adventures. He enjoyed playing bingo, going to bible study and making crafts.  He also enjoyed completing his word search books. Andy had a birthday party every year from the age of 90 on at the Colfax Senior Center.  The building was always filled with his family and friends.

Those left to honor his memory include his son, Andrew (Sandy) Conn, Jr; three grandchildren, Jodi Conn, Jami (Jesse) Vais, and Justin (Tisha) Conn; 10 great grandchildren, Dakota Conn, Alexa and Natalie Elliott, Tiffini, Trey, Major, Kirklind and Shane Conn, Ali Pefferman and Micki Story; four great great grandkids Farrah and Roland Pefferman, and Savannah and Hades Story his sister, Agnes Pease and many nieces, nephews and friends.  Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Lorena, his siblings, John Conn, Marjorie Beyer, Mildred Carnahan, Grace Brady, Florence Verrips, David Conn, Edward Conn, Lindsay Conn, Robinette Van Arkel, Jimmie Conn and Beverly Shissler, as well as several nieces and nephews.