Karl Stanley Konka

I am so sorry Roger and Paul to read about the loss of your brother, Karl. Your brother was one of a kind--a sweet soul in an often not so sweet world. I taught with your mom, Ruth, in 1969--forty years ago--and visited her and your dad a few years back in Portland. I have many wonderful memories of the Konkas. With Roger in Coos Bay, Eugene, and Portland. With your mom and dad in Coos Bay. With Karl in Eugene and Portland. With Paul when he lived with Roger, me, and Wu Nan Wen in...

I have not spoken with Karl since 1984, but I remember Karl well for his gregarious personality & contagious laughter. Karl was my coworker at US Bank & always had time to stop & help me with an audit project or step out after work to talk through any subject. He had a charm & charisma that I'll always remember. Through Karl, I met brother Roger who trained with me for the 1983 Portland Marathon. May Karl rest in peace & I give my deepest condolences to Roger & the family for your loss. ...