George Wright

Conner

George “Geo” Conner was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1954 to parents Karl Frederick Conner and Dorothy Ellen Wright Conner, whom he cherished tremendously and deeply respected as musicians, authors, and artists. He passed away unexpectedly in his hometown on November 10, 2026.

George Conner carried on his parents’ legacy and was a renowned musician, known nationally for his talent and for recording with legends such as Barbra Streisand, Peter Noone, Dolly Parton, and The Tremblers. Locally, he was known as a talented guitar teacher and played in countless bands, with his most recent being the G Money Band. In addition to music, George was a talented craftsman and artist.

George was preceded in death by his father, Karl Conner; his mother, Dorothy Ellen Wright; and his brother, Tommy Conner. He is survived by his loving partner, Rosemarie Boidock; cousins Susan Horth-Shaer and Pegeen “Pogo” Albig; and his loving daughter, Kate Conner.

Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from 10:00 am till 12:00 noon. A Celebration of Life will be immediately following at Henry’s Restaurant, 536 W. Main Street, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

To continue his passion for music and education, donations to the FWCS Foundation, 1200 S. Clinton Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, with “B Instrumental” in the memo line, are greatly appreciated.