Vera Konkel

Vera Konkel found peace and eternal life on July 20, 2007, 5 days after celebrating her 90th birthday. Vera's life began July 15, 1917 in South Wales, England. After marrying Harry J. Konkel, who was stationed with the U.S. Army, she and her infant daughter Jeanette - both surviving the bombings of London during WWII, came across the ocean to the United States in 1945 to start their life together. They lived in West Allis for many years, where they raised 4 sons and 3 daughters. After numerous years of family vacationing in Tomahawk, they decided in 1973 to reside and make Tomahawk their new home. Vera was a compassionate and caring person to all. She was involved with the Linus Project out of Durango, Colorado, where she knit numerous afghans for infants and children that were going through a life-changing crisis. Each afghan was knit with tender love and care. Many knew her for her smiling face and friendly "Hellos". She was indeed a friend to all. Survived and deeply missed by: 7 Children Michael Konkel - loving son and caretaker for 20+ years since Harry's death Jeanette (Ronald) Lance Kenneth (Jan) Konkel Barbara (Thomas) Loew Ralph (Barbara) Konkel Patricia Vasquez Robert Konkel Vera is further survived and greatly missed by her 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 42 years - Harry. A Mass of Christian Burial for Vera Konkel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomahawk. Fr. John Anderson will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Prairie Rapids Cemetery in the Town of Nokomis.