Gerald Rudolf "Jerry" Konkel

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Rudolf Konkel, 78 and 7/12, of Clemmons, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2003, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis., on Oct. 29, 1924, to August and Gertrude Rudolf Konkel. Mr. Konkel was a member of Highland Pres-byterian Church and graduated from Marquette University with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. He was retired from the Ladish Co. of Cudahy, Wis., with many years of loyal service. Mr. Konkel was an avid gardener and the local handyman of the neighborhood. He loved working with wood and was known for his wit and humor. He is survived by three daughters, Nancy Mueller and husband, Tom, of Lake in the Hills, Ill., Patricia Barta of Bryant, Wis., and Linda Konkel of Mocksville; a son, Ron Konkel and wife, Ozden, of Norwalk, Conn.; five grandchildren; and a brother, Leonard Konkel and wife, Jan, of Hot Springs Village, Ark. "The Governor" enjoyed 15 wonderful years with his Sterling Forest Drive family. Per Jerry's request, there will be no services or flowers, but memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407 or Hospice and Palliative Care, 1100-C S. Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses on the fifth and ninth floors of Forsyth Medical Center and to the staff of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.