Service Details
At Gerald’s request, no services will be held.
Memorial Suggestions
St. Lucy Grade School, St. Catherine’s High School Foundation or to the charity of one’s choice
Gerald Konz, 84, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at his residence in Racine, WI.
Gerald was born in Racine on April 3, 1932 to Gildard and Agnes (nee: Holzer) Konz. He graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1950. During the Korean War he served in the US Army from 1952-54. Gerald graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1957 with a degree in economics and received a J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1960. On December 9, 1960 he was united in marriage to Marianne (nee: Bubolz) Konz.
Gerald retired from S.C. Johnson in 1999 after 39 years of service. At retirement, he was Vice President and Tax Counsel and also chairman of the trustees of the employee savings and pension plans. After retirement, he was elected an independent director of the Johnson Family Funds and later served as a director of the Optique Funds, a group of no-load mutual funds.
Gerald was a long-time member of the Tax Executives Institute (president Wisconsin chapter 1972), Racine-Kenosha Estate Planning Council (president 1980) and the Wisconsin Public Expenditure Survey (1982-92). He was a lifetime member of the Wisconsin Bar Association and an active participant in the Racine Taxpayers Association.
Gerald was a member of the Racine YMCA for 50 years and served as a director from 1988-98. He was a director of the St. Catherine’s High School Foundation and served as president from 1997-2001.
Gerald is survived by children Richard (Andrea) Konz, and Brenda Konz; grandsons Matthew, Zachary, and Aaron Konz; sisters Diane Fochtman and Judith Miller; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Marianne, and brother, Kenneth Konz of Stevens Point, WI.
At Gerald’s request there will be no service or visitation. Memorials to St. Lucy Grade School and the St. Catherine’s High School Foundation in Racine, or the charity of one’s choice are suggested.
Buck "The Chef" Tamblyn says
With respect and admiration.
Harriet Marcus says
Rest in peace, Gerry. Now you should be with Marianne in life everlasting. Unfortunately, those of us left behind will miss you terribly. Will never forget you,
Janet (Fochtman) & Steve Robinette says
Prayers for Richard and Sue, and their families, for peace in this time. Uncle Gerry embraced the joys in life, and created them when too few were found. A loved and gifted man. He is missed.
Diane Fochtman says
Prayers and love to all left behind. Garry was more than a brother to me…he was a great friend. Generous to a fault and humble in his accomplishments. He and Marianne will have to direct the celestial sing–along. He is missed
James Holzer says
Thank you for your generous and kind support at the passing of my father Walter in 2013. My family thanks you too. Rest in peace.