BERNARD KONETZKE
June 26, 1936 - January 26, 2018
Obituary
Bernard S. “Bernie” Konetzke, age 81, of Menasha, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born June 26, 1936 in Menasha, son of the late Ben and Mary (Spilski) Konetzke.
Bernie married Jean Jacquot on June 14, 1958. He served his Community as a police officer until retiring as a Detective after 32 years of service. Bernie enjoyed playing baseball and basketball in his younger years. He was quite a bowler and especially enjoyed a good round of golf with his buddies. Bernie also enjoyed hunting, fishing and a good Polish Dinner.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; two children, Jeff Konetzke, Luane (Tim) Jarosinski; two grandchildren: Dana Jarosinski, Troy Jarosinski; two sisters: Marian Maas Smits, Rosalie Schramm; a brother, Kenneth (Paula) Konetzke; three sisters-in-law: Carol Konetzke, Louise Jacquot, Deloris Jacquot; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Bernie was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia (Donald) Flanagan; and two brothers: Norbert (Margaret) Konetzke, James Konetzke; five brothers-in-law: Harold Mass, James Smits, Gene Schramm, Earl Jacquot, and Kenneth Jacquot.
The Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 2, 2018, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 DePere St., Menasha, with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. The visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 Am until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established.
The family would like to thank all the Dr's, nurses and caregivers for all the wonderful care given to Bernie these last years.
Bernie had many “titles” through the years: Husband, father, grandfather, brother, Officer, and many more. But the greatest of these that we can all enjoy is the title of friend. He was everybody's great friend.