Columbus, OH — Dale L. McConnell, 75, of Meadow Lands, Pa., passed away peacefully Wednesday (Jan. 2) in his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1943, in Cameron, Ohio, a son of the late Edwin and Vera Ault McConnell.

Mr. McConnell was a graduate of Woodfield High School and served with the United States Army as a sergeant SP4 in Germany and received a National Defense Service medal as an expert rifleman. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ who enjoyed hunting in the area and out West and especially his fishing trips to Canada.

Mr. McConnell lived in the Meadow Lands area for over 40 years. He was a well-known horseman, as he was a trainer and driver of Standardbreds. He was known as “Mr. Trot”. He was a part of one of The Meadows track records with his all-time best trotter, Photo Maker. A quiet and kind man, he had countless friends.

Left behind to cherish his memory is a sister Sharon “Shay” Harris and her husband Dick of Nevada Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his parents are two brothers; Willard “Bid” McConnell and Wayne McConnell; and a sister Darlene Warner.

At Mr. McConnell’s request there will be no public visitation or services. Private interment will take place in the family cemetery space in Ohio.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc.

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