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John M Konrath - Class Of 1959 VIEW PROFILE

John M Konrath

John Michael Konrath

May 29, 1940 ~ December 10, 2021 (age 81

John Michael Konrath, 81, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away at 5:36 am on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence.  John was born on May 29, 1940, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Michael Konrath and Catherine Teitsworth Konrath. He was preceded in death by his siblings Robert Konrath and Dorothy Nichols. 

On May 11, 1985, in Mishawaka, Indiana John was united in marriage to Beth Miller Konrath.  Along with his loving wife, Beth, he is survived by two daughters, Brenda L. Konrath of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and Amy (Cary) Malchow of Gaston, Indiana; four grandchildren, Dakota, Carly, Reece and Corbin; nieces, Emily Reese, Brianna Hewson, Taylor Cashier, Hannah Kidman; and nephews, Nate Miller, Steve Nichols, Dick Nichols, Michael Reese, Cody Reese and Wyatt Hewson, and his precious Rottweiler Phoebe. 

John owned and operated Michiana Business Machines and Riverbend Business Machines, in South Bend. He retired in 2007 from Communications Test Design, as Quality Supervisor. John proudly served in the United States Army from 1958 – 1966.  He was an active member of Trinity Evangelical Free Church, South Bend. 

In John’s younger years he loved running and ran the first Sunburst Marathon.  He also enjoyed tennis, baseball, fishing, and all things electronic.  His passions were his Lord, his Wife and his Family. 

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 61770 Miami Road, South Bend, IN 46614.  Pastor Craig Clapper to officiate.  Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until time of services at the church.

Contributions in memory of John Michael Konrath may be made to Heartland Hospice, 230 W. Catalpa, Suite D, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Palmer Funeral Home – River Park Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the Konrath family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

12/13/2021 EJS



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