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Don Konschnik Obituary
DON JOSEPH KONSCHNIK
On Wednesday, December 7, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary T. Konschnik; father of Tara Ann Burkus, Susanne K. Laws and Marianne K. Poe; grandfather of Michael Don Burkus, Kenneth Adam Burkus, Abigail Anne Poe and Joseph Keegan Laws; brother of Frank, Joseph and David Konschnik; father-in-law of G. Darrell Poe, Jr. and the late R. Dennis Laws. Relatives and friends may call at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Infant and Maternity Home, 4901 Eastern Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20782 or Holy Cross Home Care & Hospice, 11800 Tech Road, # 240, Silver Spring, MD 20904.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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for Don Konschnik
Cathy Winter
December 5, 2023
It was a great experience for me and my Art students to collaborate with Don and his students on the the hall mural project at RHS. He was such a good mentor to me and I have always been grateful.
John Wooditch
October 2, 2023
John Wooditch
October 2, 2023
Was just going through and scanning some of my drawings from back in the late 70's early 80's when I was taking several drafting classes that Don had been Teaching at Rockville High School and it got me thinking about Don and how great of a Teacher/Person He was. I often went back to the school to visit with Him and talked with Him several times on the phone in the years following graduation. I got into the drafting industry as a Civil Engineering Draftsman due to the pleasure and instruction that I got when in High School, Don passed on so much knowledge and made Drafting into something that had His Students thinking and tapping into our minds to express our creativity. Beyond the instruction and Teaching of drafting the main thing that Don did with His Students is that He treated us like People not just Kids that were in His class. Don took an interest in the things we were doing outside of school and was someone that we all knew we could talk to about anything going on in our lives, I took His classes for all 4 years that I was in High School and I can't even count the number of times He helped me through some things I was dealing with. To all that are related to and knew Don my sympathies go out to each of You. Here I am 40+ years later and my fondest High School memories took place in Dons Classes, so happy that I kept those drawings I did back then, i can remember the advice and help that was given to me leading me to draw things in a certain way. Here's to MR K who helped so many of us both in School and in Life, I Pray that You're now at Peace with the Lord and savior Jesus Christ and that We'll meet again in eternity.
Gary and Rebecca Poe
December 4, 2019
Dear Mary and family, It is so hard to think it has been 8 years since Don entered into Heaven to be with his Lord. His memory will live on through his family. We feel so privileged to have known Don. Sometimes in this life we are blessed to meet someone who has an impact on us and Don was this man. So gentle, kind and loving to his family. He is still greatly missed by all who knew him. The thought of spending eternity with our loved ones is the hope we have in this life. I want to thank you Mary and your beloved husband Don for loving our son. May God continue to be with you and may He always keep you in His loving arms. Gary and Rebecca Poe
Rob Caron
December 29, 2011
Mr. Konschnik was one of my favorite teachers at Rockville HS. I am sorry to learn of his passing.
Claire Smith
December 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Don was my favorite teacher at Einstein and he came to my wedding. A wonderful man who will be missed.
paul konschnik
December 13, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for your loss aunt mary
December 11, 2011
Dear Mary and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Don and hope that special memories will help ease your loss.
Our family so appreciated your kindnesses when our Mom was your next door neighbor.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Jim and Sandy Sengstack
December 9, 2011
Dear Mary, Gary and I am so sorry about the loss of your beloved husband. The times that I had to spend with him will be well cherished. Such an elegant and distinguished gentleman. May God be with you at this time and hold you in His loving arms. Gary and Rebecca Poe
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