Connor William Collins

Connor William Collins, age 18, of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, September 1, 2025.  He was born on March 10, 2007 in Fairfield, Ohio to Ted & Stephanie (Olding) Collins.  They both survive in Minster.  He is also survived by his sister Alexa, grandparents: Mike & Shirley Olding and Ellen Collins, great grandmother Irene Woehrmyer and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Connor was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, a 2025 graduate of Minster High School and a student at the University of Cincinnati studying computer science. He was on the Minster Track and Cross Country Teams and played CYO basketball.  His passion for basketball was immense as he would shoot hoops in the driveway for hours and play with friends whenever he could.  He also enjoyed listening to music, watching sports and hanging out with his family and friends in his spare time.  Connor was a fun loving, caring young man who loved to make people laugh and will be deeply missed.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 8, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, on Sunday, September 7, 2025 from 2 to 6 PM and on Monday, September 8 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to start a scholarship in Connor’s name. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.