Rich T. Konkol

Rich T. Konkol, 74, Hatley, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 5, 1943, in Milwaukee, son of the late Clarence and Lorraine (Langteau) Konkol. On November 3, 1979, he married Sharon Sabert in Lake Tahoe. After graduating from high school, Rich entered the United States Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division from January 1962 until January 1965. After his time in the service, Rich moved to California where he began his own tile contracting business. In 2003, Rich moved back to his hometown roots in Hatley where he continued his tile business until his retirement. Rich utilized his professional tiling skills for a number of charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity as well as the Helping Hands Project. He held a special place in his heart for the Helping Hands projects, especially the African Kenya Project. During his trips to Kenya he enjoyed the comradery of his travel companions and the new friends he met there while tiling St. Gabriel church and a hospital. Rich was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, Hatley, son, Scott (Tracy) Konkol, Oconomowoc, step-son, Michael (Stacey) Sabert, Delafield, step-daughter, Jackie (Tom) Derengowski, Thornton, Colorado, Rick Green (Sylvia), father of his grandchildren, grandchildren, Steven Derengowski & Stephanie Derengowski, Derek (Emilee) Green, Dylan Green, Dawson Green, McKenna Konkol & Jessica Konkol, Julianna Sabert; siblings, Ed (Sharon) Wilke, Rib Mountain, Roger (Gloria) Konkol, Lumberton, NC, Reg (Lois) Konkol, Hatley, Deanna (Jim) Godin, Elderon and Melvin (Gail) Konkol, Kronenwetter, many friends in California, especially Ray and Earleen Bridgeman. Besides his parents, Rich was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon Saturday March 3, 2018 at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. Rev. Greg Bohren will preside. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to the Helping Hands Kenya Project or the Never Forgotten Honor Flight, in care of the family. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Ahuja and Dr. William Johnson as well as the nurses and staff at the Oncology Department of Aspirus Wausau Hospital for the care and friendship extended to Rich.