Pittsford June 2, 2023
COL Richard Konz USAR (retired)
Son, Spouse, Father,
Soldier, financial Analyst, Friend, Man of Faith.
He is survived by his spouse Helen, children- Nick (Heather), Paul (JoAnne), MaryEllen Konz Blom (William Lints), Kati Bachman (Ben), Twelve grandchildren Predeceased by his brothers Marvin (Ann), Ralph (Ginny). After an extended deterioration with Alzheimer’s Disease. Many special thanks to Lisa, Alexsis and Kim who have helped to provide his care for several months. Calling Hours 4-6 PM Tuesday June 6 at Keenan’s Funeral Home Egypt, Funeral Wednesday June 7, 10AM, at Church of the Transfiguration, 50 W Bloomfield Rd, Pittsford.
Dick’s twelve grandchildren all enjoyed sleeping on him as infants; he was lucky enough to spend some time with each of them while they were very young. He got to see them grow into educated and competent people.
He was a good, reliable, employee who for many years did budgets and forecasts at Rochester Products/Delphi. He served the 98th Division in many roles and was valued both as friend and someone who quietly got what needed doing done. He loved skiing and playing tennis, and while being renowned for his frugality managed to own excellent skis and tennis rackets! He loved to drive cars and spent many vacations driving around the USA. I believe was in every state at least once, and when he made a friend it was for life.
Dick’s family grew grapes in Naples New York; he knew how to trim, tie, and pick them; how to pound posts and pull wires! And especially how to make wine that was good enough to drink! He was rarely seen without a hat-even before he lost his hair?.
Splitting wood while camping, watching the fire burn, playing with anything that went putput, Cranberry Lake State Park camping, water skiing with Dick Kuklis, building his famous Colonel Konz sandwich, not to mention his equally beloved Colonel Konz cocktail!
He wasn’t a volunteer but quietly got things that needed to be done done! A lifelong church goer, a Bonnie’s graduate, a Distinguished Graduate of Naples High School! A child who grew up in that amazing community that understood it ‘takes a village to raise a child’ where despite too much trauma he had a happy, fruitful childhood and maintained those relationships throughout his life.
A thoroughly good man.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Church of the Transfiguration or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Comments
14 responses to “Konz, Richard William”
Colonel Dick Konz was a super guy and a great Soldier. Sincere condolences to Helen and to all of Dick’s friends and family.
I remember him from my childhood and beyond. Very nice man and friend of the family. My condolences to the family.
I enjoyed visiting with the Colonel when he came to visit my mother, Nancy Seager Palese. He was always so full of life, enjoyed a good laugh and loved our country. The Seager and Konz families shared a bond for many years. With our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Konz and their family. Lynn Palese Parshall
Helen, our deepest sympathy in your loss.
Deepest sympathy to Helen and family. Dick was a true gentleman. Many memories of Dick at 391st funtions. Thank you for your service to our country
Dick remains a noble Army Reserve senior field grade officer in the hearts and minds of members of the 98th Division. Thank you, family, for sharing him with the nation he proudly served. Eternal rest be his.
My thoughts and prayers for Helen and Family. He was another GOOD BONIVENTURE Man.
COL Dick Konz was a wonderful person, good friend, a great guy with a heart as big as Naples, NY. And a good Army officer. He continued to set the leadership example long after he retired from service. We will miss him.
One of the “good guys” is gone but his giving, generous, thoughtful spirit lives on in so many hearts. Thank you for sharing him with the Bonosky’s, Helen. He is carried home by his Angels into the loving arms of our Blessed Virgin Mary where she will place him gently in the hands of Jesus.
Dick certainly was one of the good guys. I have not seen Dick in a very long time but I spent a lot of years in the accounting dept at Rochester Products working with Dick. He was a great guy to work with and you could always count on him to be honest and upfront with you. My sincere condolences to Helen and his family.
Marilyn and I offer our deep condolences to Helen and family. The Colonel was a true gentleman and great Officer. We always enjoyed his company at the many 391st Regiment Association functions. He will be missed by many. RIP Colonel.
Oh Helen, I am so sorry to hear that we have lost another of the “good guys,” but know that he is in the arms of Jesus reuniting with all of those who have gone before him. Sending love and prayers for you dear girl.
Helen. I am truly sorry to learn of Dick’s passing. My sympathy to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace.
COL Dick Konz was a good friend. The world is a lesser place without him. My prayers and good vibrations to Helen and to the children and Grand children. He is now at peace.