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Darrell S. Konopka
April 16, 1938 — January 22, 2018
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Konopka, Darrell S.
Of Jackson, passed away at his home on Monday, January 22, 2018 (age 79) under the care of his wife, Rita, and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice. Darrell was born in Jackson, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Anna (Friday) Konopka. Surviving are his wife, Rita his son, Kevin (Stephanie) of Naperville, Illinois and his step-daughter, Lisa (Edward) Waszczenko of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Darrell also has three fantastic grandchildren: Samuel Konopka, Madeleine Konopka and Eliana Konopka all of Naperville, Illinois. He is also survived by many extended family members and good friends especially those wonderful people who graduated with him from St. John High School Class of 1956.
He went on to Jackson Junior College and received an Associates Degree followed by a BBA Degree from Western Michigan University. He also did further studies in accounting, computer programing and property assessment. He was employed by Walker Manufacturing and Aeroquip and retired from Blackman Charter Township as Assistant Assessor. He also served in the Army National Guard.
Of Jackson, passed away at his home on Monday, January 22, 2018 (age 79) under the care of his wife, Rita, and Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice. Darrell was born in Jackson, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Anna (Friday) Konopka. Surviving are his wife, Rita his son, Kevin (Stephanie) of Naperville, Illinois and his step-daughter, Lisa (Edward) Waszczenko of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Darrell also has three fantastic grandchildren: Samuel Konopka, Madeleine Konopka and Eliana Konopka all of Naperville, Illinois. He is also survived by many extended family members and good friends especially those wonderful people who graduated with him from St. John High School Class of 1956.
He went on to Jackson Junior College and received an Associates Degree followed by a BBA Degree from Western Michigan University. He also did further studies in accounting, computer programing and property assessment. He was employed by Walker Manufacturing and Aeroquip and retired from Blackman Charter Township as Assistant Assessor. He also served in the Army National Guard.
He especially enjoyed working in his woodshop designing and building furniture for family members. When his health allowed, he also liked golfing and he participated in the AARP bowling league for several years.
Darrell has been a member of St. Joseph Parish for his entire life and served as an usher for many years. He actively supported the annual parish festivals and was a member of the St. Vincent dePaul Society. Both Darrell and Rita were proud to direct the food pantry at St. Joseph Parish for many years. Until his health recently prevented it, this wonderful man could be found every night kneeling bedside saying his night prayers with his hands reverently folded and pointed to Heaven. He was a kind and gentle man and will be greatly missed by those who love him.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 25th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Desnoyer Funeral Home ( Scripture Service at 6:30 PM) and on Friday, January 26th from 9:30AM to 10:30AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Father Brian Lenz will officiate the Funeral Mass. Private interment will take place at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.
In remembrance of Darrell's concern for the needy, please consider a donation to St. Vincent dePaul Society (St. Joseph Council).
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