George Konkowski
December 4, 1935 ~ July 9, 2013
George August Konkowski, 77 of Cedar Rapids, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids. George's funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Mount Vernon. The visitation will be Friday, July 12, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon. Burial in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Lisbon. Surviving George is his wife Marilyn of Cedar Rapids; three children: Kathleen (Bob) DuChene of Anoka, MN, Paul Konkowski (Kim Raim) of Mount Vernon, Marie (Pat) Cullen of Oak Grove, MN; five grandchildren: Mary Beth, Ethan, Andrew, Sarah, and Jeana; two sisters: Barbara Burns and Diane Meyer both of Illinois. Preceding George in death were his parents. George was born December 4, 1935 in Chicago to George and Isabelle Van Geertruy Konkowski. He graduated from Lane Tech High School and attended a Technical College both in Chicago. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1968 and purchased the F. J. Meyer Construction Company in 1972 in Mount Vernon. He married Marilyn Furmanski in Chicago in 1956. George was an active chapter member of the Associated Pilots of Iowa. He loved his work and shared his knowledge with his son and grandson. In lieu of plants and flowers a memorial scholarship fund has been established for his grandchildren at Hills Bank and Trust, Mount Vernon, IA. On line condolences www.morganfuneralchoices.
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George was my “boss” for a time back in the late 60’s when we both worked in the former Turner Microphone Company engineering Lab. I had not seen him in many years and am sorry to hear of his death.
Hello Konkowski Family. What a sad way to reconnect. I wanted to let you know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know no words can help ease the pain you are going through right now and for a time to come. But please know George is home, therefore,more able to be with you along your journey until you too are back home. I will be thinking of you and lighting a candle for you each and every day. Peace Darcy
Just wanted to share my condolences with the Konkowski family. We were neighbors in Cedar Crest Woods, and I have many good memories of growing up there and especially the Konkowski kids. Love and comfort to you all.
I was very sorry to hear of George’s passing. He was a very nice man and set an excellent example as a father. I am so sorry Marilyn … and Kathleen, and the entire Konkowski family. It is never easy to lose your father, mine passed away in May of 2000. I remember when your family moved to Cedar Crest Woods from Woodale, IL. and Kathleen and I were in the same grade at Mt. Vernon. May God bless all of you at this sad time. With sincere sympathy, Beth