Loren 'Hawk" Connor, 70, of Nett Lake Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2019. Loren was born to Lawrence Sr. and Katheryn (Day) Connor on September 9, 1949.

Loren grew up in Nett Lake and attended school in Orr, MN. He was active in sports; playing basketball, football and running track. He graduated from Orr High School in 1967. In July of 1967, Loren was drafted into the United States Marine Corps. He served 2 tours in Vietnam with the 5 ^th Marine Division and the 5 ^th Tank Battalion. During this time, he earned a Good Conduct Medal and a Rifle Expert Badge. He served his country with pride; and was honorably discharged in 1977.

After returning home, Loren met the love of his life Diana Goggleye and they remained together for 38 years. They have four children together, which he loved dearly.

Loren was an avid deer hunter and a duck hunting guide on Nett Lake. He loved ricing and was considered one of the best ricers on the lake. Loren enjoyed and was a very talented woodworker. He would make picnic tables, paddles, knocking sticks and other woodworks to sell.

Loren loved spending time with his family and friends. He was always smiling and was a loving, kind-hearted and giving spirit. He was always there for anyone who needed a hand.

Loren was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Alden Connor Sr.; a grandson Michael Jr Starlin Strong and his step-father Eugene Boshey Sr. Loren is survived by his step-mother Olive Connor; his love Diana Goggleye; their children: Michael Goggleye and his children-Elijah, Michaela, Kristina, Isaiah, Michael Jr. Goggleye; Leona Connor and Jason Drift and their children-Carlos, Sierra, Serena Jensen, Harley, Frankie, Mercedes Connor, Alexis and Dezarae Drift; Lyle Connor and Sarah and their son Whyett Connor; Mark Connor (Chaylynn and her son Wilbert); siblings: Lawrence Connor Jr., Lois (Dean) Graham, Annamarie Dorr, Francis Connor, Darrell Connor, Karen Connor, Kay Connor, Kelly Rutar, Ruth Connor, Jeneal (Gerald Sr.) Goggleye, Eugene Boshey Jr., and Barbara (Darrel) Brodeen; many nieces and nephews and close friends; and special pup Skuzzer.

A Traditional Service was held on Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the Bois Forte Government and Services Center. Military Honors were accorded by the Bois Forte Honor Guard, Orr American Legion Post # 480 Honor Guard and Cook VFW Post # 1757.  Burial was at the Nett Lake Cemetery.