64, entered his eternal home on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Loving husband of Colleen Konold (nee Denney). Honored father of Robert Konold (Shawnece Stovall) and Jennifer (Mark) Croke. Dear “Pa” of Samuel, Madison and Charlotte Croke. Brother to Richard (Kathy) Konold and Maureen (Tony) Gillem. Brother-in-law to Brian Denney, Craig (Jayne) Denney, Erin (Rob) Jones, Linda Denney and Kelly (Robert) Lewis. Son-in-law to Burleigh Denney. Gene was preceded in death by his parents Eugene and Ottilie Konold and his sister Friedericke “Freddie” Griffin. Dear uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
Gene was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a dedicated employee of AJ Adhesives and a devoted parishioner of his church.
Visitation Sunday, June 26,2022 from 1 PM to 4 PM at Kutis Affton Funeral Home, 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. Funeral Mass on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 9:30 AM at Seven Holy Founders Church, 6737 Rock Hill Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. Burial immediately following at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Toys for Tots, a well loved Marine organization that Gene supported annually https://stlouis-il.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-get-involved.aspx.
Our deepest condolences to the Konold and Denney families on Gene’s passing, especially to you Colleen on the loss of your dearest partner. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
We are so very sorry for this loss. May Gene Rest In Peace and look out for his family from the Other Side.
Our deepest sympathy,
Cheryl and Tom
We are so sorry for your loss. May Gene rest in God’s peace. Thanks to Gene for his service to Seven Holy Founders Parish. Colleen, you and your family are in our prayers.
You will be forever missed Gene. Your legacy will last forever and never be forgotten.
Gene will be missed dearly by his daughter, Samantha and others as well. He was a honorable person and will always be in our hearts. God Bless You, Gene!
Gene will be dearly missed by all of his friends. While Gene devotedly coached the Angels Teams (softball) for many years we all take great comfort knowing that he now is with the Angels once again.
Sending prayers to the Konold family for their loss.
We are sorry for your loss. Please be comforted knowing he is at peace. May the Lord grant you comfort, peace and strength in your hour of need.
Shawnece Domiciliary
3001 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska.
May the Grace of God be with your family during this difficult time. Stay strong and be blessed .
Wish I could’ve gotten to meet him. Thank you for treating my mother no different from your family.
Sending my love and condolences.
Colleen & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Gene was such a wonderful person and he will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace Gene !!
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.
Geno…you finally “took the hill” – your Gunny will now handle the rest from here!
I am forever grateful for all the side stories you shared with me every day! A lot of people didn’t get to see the softer side of you but I did, you ole softie.
I will hold on to the many memories we shared and I’m the lucky one to have worked side-by-side with you each day. I would LUV for my phone to ring one more time and it be you so I could tell you “Oliver…Arnold misses you”. We sure had many funny inside jokes, will miss that!
We all now have a special guardian Angel watching over us! XOXO
Gene was one great man! He enjoyed his family!! Loved spending time with his grandkids and loved riding with his wife on trips! I have met Gene one time about 15 years ago through my job with ASI. We talked a lot about work and our families! He loved working for AJ Adhesives he would tell me. I sure will miss him sending me emails and talking to him. I am so sorry for his whole family because I sure know he will be missed. Prayers to all of you!
Haven’t seen the Konolds in years, but I am so grateful for Gene. As a coach, he not only helped me as a player but taught me the true value of being a teammate, especially when I was forced to sit with an injury. When most would have shifted their energy to healthy players, Gene showed me how to keep score, call pitches, and so much more. He helped me to see that I still had a place on the team, even when hobbling around on crutches. For his coaching and his kindness, he will forever have a place in my heart.
Love, thoughts, and prayers to all, and to Colleen and Jen in particular. Thanks for sharing such a great man with the rest of us. May his memory be a blessing whenever you think of him.
Colleen,
We are so sorry for your loss. We know that Gene will be missed every day and hope the memories you hold will always keep him near in your hearts. And we can be sure that Gene was welcomed with open arms by so many. Sending our prayers and love to you and your family. xo Jamie & Mark and family
Well Geno, our lives had so many little coincidences. Navy and Marines. Interests and Quirks. Taco Tuesday. Beer. German food.
So many things left unsaid. So many stories shared.
Don’t worry, I got you brother. I’ll handle work. You get better.
Those were the last words I spoke to you.
Then I went back to my Catholic roots, and said the rosary every day for you.
And now you are at rest.
For twenty years
This sailor has stood the watch
While some of us were in our bunks at night
This sailor stood the watch
While some of us were in school learning our trade
This shipmate stood the watch
Yes.. even before some of us were born into this world
This shipmate stood the watch
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history
This shipmate stood the watch
Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there
Needing his guidance and help
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch
He stood the watch for twenty years
He stood the watch so that we, our families and
Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night
Knowing that a sailor stood the watch
Today we are here to say
‘Shipmate… the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those You have trained ,Guided, and Led
Shipmate you stand relieved.. we have the watch…”
“Boatswain..Standby to pipe the side…Shipmate’s going Ashore..”
Rest Well Soldier.
Gene, don’t forget to put a $20 in your shoe for your trip! You will be missed.
Though I’ve never got to meet you, I can tell from the way you raised your son, Robert Konold, that you were a great man. And by reading the comments by your loved ones. Thank you for your service and dedication to this country.
Deepest condolences to the Konold family.
The Malone family had the privilege of living next door to the Konold’s for 18 years.
We enjoyed watching Robert and Jennifer grow up, which included hours of Gene practicing softball swings and hits and Robert trying to study in the hammock while Gene cut the grass.
There was the battle of the grass cutting and Gene raced through his lawn on his John Deer super mower while Perry went back and forth with his Home Depot mower. Guess who was done first waiting to have a beer on the wall-yes organized Gene.
One of our better memories was Gene building a card board shelter around a fire pit to keep us all warmer. Hum cardboard, live fire and no way for the smoke to get out what could go wrong!
Oh wait then there was the idea to raise a pet duck. Yep Cesar. Colleen was thrilled as you can only imagine. Yet he entertained our daughter, Abbey and her Grammy Jane and Joan. We would always run out to see him.
And eventually came the Harley!
What can we say living next to Gene was an experience!! Lots of serious chats, good laughs and a great friend.
Colleen was a trooper and his best friend and a wonderful spouse. You stay strong and know the Malone’s will always feel proud to have had a great friend in Gene.
Love you all. Perry, Anne and Abbey
We will miss Gene.
Colleen, Gene was a good friend. So proud that he was able to leave such a wonderful legacy. Also, glad we were able to get in that Cardinal game. We talked about it for years. I’ll miss him. Steve
Deepest Sympathy from the Coastal Industrial Products, Biazis Family. Gene will be missed by all of us. We all will miss his positive messages, far and beyond business. A true professional and gentleman. We are all very saddened! May God Bless Gene! Love, Victor & Biazis Family
Dear Gene will be sorely missed by the Biazis Family @ Coastal Industrial Products. A true professional and good friend. We are all very saddened. God Bless Gene and Family. Love, The Biazis Family
Colleen, we are so sorry for your loss and are praying for you all. Gene was a good friend, co-worker, fellow Marine and an all around great guy. Let us know if we can help with anything. The Otto’s