Dave Konz

David Joseph Konz age 66 of Hartington, Nebraska died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s cemetery in Hartington at a later date. Visitation with his body present will be on Monday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

 Pallbearers will be Ryan Gratzfeld, Aiden Gratzfeld, Zoey Gratzfeld, Jay Schild, Jason Morten, and Roy Carl.

Honorary pallbearers will be Kayne Gratzfeld, Ledger Gratzfeld, and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.

 David was born on May 31, 1958 in Yankton, SD to Jack and Gertrude (Hahn) Konz. David grew up in Hartington, Nebraska and graduated from Hartington Cedar Catholic in 1976. He then attended Wayne State College for two years and studied Business. He then came back to run the Globe Clothing with his parents. After two years of running the store with his parents, he lost his father due to cancer. This left David in charge of running the business at age 24. He married Lynne (Arens) in 1981 and had two children, Stephanie and Erica. They later separated. David bought the Globe a few years later and continued to run the Globe Clothing until he retired in 2017. He was able to spend retirement at his favorite place, the cabin at the lake. In his words “that’s where you sleep the best” and “get to wake up to the birds singing”.

 David’s passions were his family and friends, running the family business and football. David’s love for football lead him to officiating football games for 28 years. He even got to ref a few of his grandchildren’s football games. He enjoyed watching the Huskers and Dallas Cowboys. He also enjoyed watching Lady Husker Volleyball and Basketball. David played a big part of the community. He documented the weather in town for the National Weather Service for 39 years. David was also elected as Chamber of Commerce President for one term. David was also a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus for many years. He was very active in his Catholic faith including being a lector for many years.

 David is survived by his two daughters Stephanie (Ryan) Gratzfeld of Hartington, NE. Erica Konz of Sioux City, IA. 4 Grandchildren, Aiden, Zoey, Kayne and Ledger Gratzfeld. Brother, Mike (Pilar) Konz of Kearney, NE. Sisters Mary (Rob) Caruana of Yankton, SD and Kathy Slattery of Lincoln, NE. There are also many other nieces and nephews.

 David was preceded in death by this paternal parents Jack and Gertrude Konz. His late wife, Lynne (Arens) Konz.