Nicholas “Nick” William O’Connell, 77, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. He was born December 18, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Werner (step-father) and Anna (Lehman) Storch.

Nick was born in Chicago but in his early teens, the family would spend weekends in Shelby until they decided to move here permanently. He was drafted into the army and served his country in Vietnam. Upon returning, he met Debbie. They were married a few years later and raised three kids, Chris, Rhiann and Daniel. Nick enjoyed a quiet life, he loved his family, spending time working on his yard and being home with the dogs and the cat. He will be greatly missed by his wife, children and their spouses and many grandchildren.

Nick is survived by: his loving wife of 51 years, Debbie (Schultz) O’Connell; children, Christopher (Mindy) O’Connell, Rhiann (David) Satterlee, and Daniel O’Connell; grandchildren, Gracelynn (Lucas) White, Nicholas Satterlee, Laney O’Connell, Samuel (Shiloh) Satterlee, and Caelen O’Connell; great-grandchild, Lucilia White.

Nick was preceded in death by: his parents, Werner and Anna Storch; mother-in-law, Shirley Schultz; sister, Maryann Rudnick; brother-in-law, Rod Schultz

Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Harris Funeral Home, 267 North Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan, 49455, with Pastor Paulette Zoulek officiating. Family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday, March 11 at Harris Funeral Home from 1:00-2:00 prior to memorial services.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

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