Joseph O'Connell Obituary O'Connell, Joseph M. Born June 29, 1943, in Wayzata, Minnesota and graduated from Wayzata High School in 1961. Died November 11, 2009 while golfing in La Quinta, California. Preceded in death by father, Joseph O'Connell; mother, Elizabeth O'Connell-Leding (Lawrence Leding). Survived by wife, Paula; daughters, Kelley O'Connell of Washington D.C., Katie and husband Michael; grandchildren, Joey, Libby and Genevieve of Wayzata; sisters, MaryAnne Bays (Warren), Kitty Clemenson (Doug); brother, Paul Leding (Roxanne). Dad, you were our "Chairman of the Board", guiding and caring for us throughout our lives. You were a loving, committed husband, a devoted, caring dad, a besotted grandfather, a loyal, fun loving friend, a accomplished businessman, a proud Irishman, a spirited sportsman, and so much more!!! And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Mass of Christian Burial 12 PM Wednesday, November 18 at The Church of St. Bartholomew, 630 East Wayzata Blvd. in Wayzata. Followed by a reception lunch at the Lafayette Country Club, Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota.Visitation Tuesday, November 17, 5:00 -8:00 PM at David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Blvd., and 1 hour before Mass on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are welcome to the Wounded Warriors Project or to the St. Bartholomew's Catholic School. David Lee Funeral Home Wayzata 952-473-5577