He is a graduate of Catholic High School for Boys, and was a sophomore at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Connor was full of love and enjoyed an adventurous life. He enjoyed mountain biking with friends, camping on the weekends, playing intramural sports, living on the lake in the summers, and was devoted to his Catholic faith. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Campus Ministry, and the University of Arkansas Mountain Biking Club. Connor loved the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Saint Louis Cardinals.
Connor is survived by his parents, Brian and Carol Kordsmeier; his sister, Courtney (fiancé Kevin Herrington); brother Colin; grandparents Louis “Jack” and Irene Kordsmeier, and Ed and Ann Gangluff. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Connor is preceded in death by his cousin, Cole Hill; his uncle, Carl Hill; and his aunt, Karen Howe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Saint Theresa Catholic School, 6311 Baseline Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209 or Saint Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 603 N. Leverett Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72701. We thank all the nurses, doctors, and paramedics of Washington Regional Medical Center and UAMS Neuro ICU for their care and support during his illness.
The Rosary will be at 6:00 pm on Monday November 19, 2018 followed by visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday November 20, 2018. Both will be held at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 6311 Baseline Rd., Little Rock, AR 72209. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
