Ronald Lee Konzak, the first of five children, was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950 to Earl and Lola (Smith) Konzak. He passed away on October 31, 2015 at the age of 64 years.
Ron was confirmed at the Federated Church in Sutton, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from Shickley High School in 1969. During his high school years, he participated in band, chorus, and football. He was also selected Homecoming King his senior year.
After high school graduation, he attended UNL for two years majoring in engineering. He made lifelong friends during that time. Following the stroke of his dad, Ron made the decision to return to the family farm where he lived for most of his life.
Ron spent several winters in Las Vegas. More recently he enjoyed participating in a traveling pool league and going to marketing seminars. He was a member of the York Elks Club.
Uncle Sleepy liked to be involved in the activities of his nieces and nephews. He attended many ball games, county fairs, graduations, weddings, and family gatherings.
Ron held strong beliefs throughout his life. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in September 2012. That strong spirit stayed with him until his death.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lola Konzak, and brother-in-law, Marc Krause. He is survived by his brother, James Konzak and Ranee Hoarty; sisters, Diane (Leslie) Hill, Marilyn Krause, and Karen (Jon) Lichti; nieces, Tara (Rob) Richards Abby and Luke, Jami (Scott) Potthoff Jaret and Betsy, Marcy (Brian) Benge Sylvie and Vada, and Ashley Krause; nephews, Brian (Jennifer) Hill Austin, Brooklin and Caylin, Scott Hill, Gerad Krause, and Nick (Kerry) Krause.
Memorial services were held on November 7 at the United Methodist Church in Shickley with Chaplain Jerry Schreffler and Pastor Scharleen Cross officiating.
During Ron’s memorial service, there were two songs that were sung and played on guitar by Karl Brinkman, those songs were, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Hymn of Promise.” Marti Alfs played “Onward Christian Soldiers,” as the recessional song and also played the prelude and postlude.
Honorary pallbearers included Tara Richards, Jami Potthoff, Marcy Benge, Brian Hill, Scott Hill, Gerald Krause, Nick Krause, Ashley Krause and Brian Richards.
Private Family inurnment of ashes was at the Geneva Public Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal November 18, 2015 pg. 3A Col. 2
Ron was confirmed at the Federated Church in Sutton, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from Shickley High School in 1969. During his high school years, he participated in band, chorus, and football. He was also selected Homecoming King his senior year.
After high school graduation, he attended UNL for two years majoring in engineering. He made lifelong friends during that time. Following the stroke of his dad, Ron made the decision to return to the family farm where he lived for most of his life.
Ron spent several winters in Las Vegas. More recently he enjoyed participating in a traveling pool league and going to marketing seminars. He was a member of the York Elks Club.
Uncle Sleepy liked to be involved in the activities of his nieces and nephews. He attended many ball games, county fairs, graduations, weddings, and family gatherings.
Ron held strong beliefs throughout his life. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in September 2012. That strong spirit stayed with him until his death.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lola Konzak, and brother-in-law, Marc Krause. He is survived by his brother, James Konzak and Ranee Hoarty; sisters, Diane (Leslie) Hill, Marilyn Krause, and Karen (Jon) Lichti; nieces, Tara (Rob) Richards Abby and Luke, Jami (Scott) Potthoff Jaret and Betsy, Marcy (Brian) Benge Sylvie and Vada, and Ashley Krause; nephews, Brian (Jennifer) Hill Austin, Brooklin and Caylin, Scott Hill, Gerad Krause, and Nick (Kerry) Krause.
Memorial services were held on November 7 at the United Methodist Church in Shickley with Chaplain Jerry Schreffler and Pastor Scharleen Cross officiating.
During Ron’s memorial service, there were two songs that were sung and played on guitar by Karl Brinkman, those songs were, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Hymn of Promise.” Marti Alfs played “Onward Christian Soldiers,” as the recessional song and also played the prelude and postlude.
Honorary pallbearers included Tara Richards, Jami Potthoff, Marcy Benge, Brian Hill, Scott Hill, Gerald Krause, Nick Krause, Ashley Krause and Brian Richards.
Private Family inurnment of ashes was at the Geneva Public Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal November 18, 2015 pg. 3A Col. 2
Ronald Lee Konzak, the first of five children, was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1950 to Earl and Lola (Smith) Konzak. He passed away on October 31, 2015 at the age of 64 years.
Ron was confirmed at the Federated Church in Sutton, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from Shickley High School in 1969. During his high school years, he participated in band, chorus, and football. He was also selected Homecoming King his senior year.
After high school graduation, he attended UNL for two years majoring in engineering. He made lifelong friends during that time. Following the stroke of his dad, Ron made the decision to return to the family farm where he lived for most of his life.
Ron spent several winters in Las Vegas. More recently he enjoyed participating in a traveling pool league and going to marketing seminars. He was a member of the York Elks Club.
Uncle Sleepy liked to be involved in the activities of his nieces and nephews. He attended many ball games, county fairs, graduations, weddings, and family gatherings.
Ron held strong beliefs throughout his life. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in September 2012. That strong spirit stayed with him until his death.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lola Konzak, and brother-in-law, Marc Krause. He is survived by his brother, James Konzak and Ranee Hoarty; sisters, Diane (Leslie) Hill, Marilyn Krause, and Karen (Jon) Lichti; nieces, Tara (Rob) Richards Abby and Luke, Jami (Scott) Potthoff Jaret and Betsy, Marcy (Brian) Benge Sylvie and Vada, and Ashley Krause; nephews, Brian (Jennifer) Hill Austin, Brooklin and Caylin, Scott Hill, Gerad Krause, and Nick (Kerry) Krause.
Memorial services were held on November 7 at the United Methodist Church in Shickley with Chaplain Jerry Schreffler and Pastor Scharleen Cross officiating.
During Ron’s memorial service, there were two songs that were sung and played on guitar by Karl Brinkman, those songs were, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Hymn of Promise.” Marti Alfs played “Onward Christian Soldiers,” as the recessional song and also played the prelude and postlude.
Honorary pallbearers included Tara Richards, Jami Potthoff, Marcy Benge, Brian Hill, Scott Hill, Gerald Krause, Nick Krause, Ashley Krause and Brian Richards.
Private Family inurnment of ashes was at the Geneva Public Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal November 18, 2015 pg. 3A Col. 2
Ron was confirmed at the Federated Church in Sutton, Nebraska. He attended and graduated from Shickley High School in 1969. During his high school years, he participated in band, chorus, and football. He was also selected Homecoming King his senior year.
After high school graduation, he attended UNL for two years majoring in engineering. He made lifelong friends during that time. Following the stroke of his dad, Ron made the decision to return to the family farm where he lived for most of his life.
Ron spent several winters in Las Vegas. More recently he enjoyed participating in a traveling pool league and going to marketing seminars. He was a member of the York Elks Club.
Uncle Sleepy liked to be involved in the activities of his nieces and nephews. He attended many ball games, county fairs, graduations, weddings, and family gatherings.
Ron held strong beliefs throughout his life. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in September 2012. That strong spirit stayed with him until his death.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Lola Konzak, and brother-in-law, Marc Krause. He is survived by his brother, James Konzak and Ranee Hoarty; sisters, Diane (Leslie) Hill, Marilyn Krause, and Karen (Jon) Lichti; nieces, Tara (Rob) Richards Abby and Luke, Jami (Scott) Potthoff Jaret and Betsy, Marcy (Brian) Benge Sylvie and Vada, and Ashley Krause; nephews, Brian (Jennifer) Hill Austin, Brooklin and Caylin, Scott Hill, Gerad Krause, and Nick (Kerry) Krause.
Memorial services were held on November 7 at the United Methodist Church in Shickley with Chaplain Jerry Schreffler and Pastor Scharleen Cross officiating.
During Ron’s memorial service, there were two songs that were sung and played on guitar by Karl Brinkman, those songs were, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Hymn of Promise.” Marti Alfs played “Onward Christian Soldiers,” as the recessional song and also played the prelude and postlude.
Honorary pallbearers included Tara Richards, Jami Potthoff, Marcy Benge, Brian Hill, Scott Hill, Gerald Krause, Nick Krause, Ashley Krause and Brian Richards.
Private Family inurnment of ashes was at the Geneva Public Cemetery.
The Nebraska Signal November 18, 2015 pg. 3A Col. 2
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