Wayne O'Connell

Wayne E. O’Connell, 57, of Shelly, MN and formerly of Grand Forks and Manvel, ND, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Wayne Edward O’Connell, the son of Edward and Josephine (Reiscraf) O’Connell, was born February 17, 1961 in Jamestown, ND.  Wayne graduated from Tioga, ND High School.  He served in the United States Air Force for 18 years.  Upon discharge from military service he became a postal letter carrier and later Postmaster.  Wayne also founded his own company, DECA Kustoms, a handyman service.  He enjoyed woodworking and was a collector of many things.  He liked classic and muscle cars, his favorite being the Ford Mustang Fastback.  Wayne is survived by his mother, Josephine O’Connell, Mayville, ND; two daughters, DeAndra (Richard) Navratil, Miamisburg, OH, and Casandra O’Connell, Grand Forks; three siblings, Mark O’Connell, Grand Forks, Jeanette O’Connell, Mayville, ND and Jim (Sheri) O’Connell, Rapid City, SD.  He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Shelly Marsh River Lutheran Church, Shelly, MN.