Obituary: Fern Konst

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Interment

Saturday, September 26 - 10:00 a.m.
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation

A come and go viewing will be held from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

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In memory of

Fern Konst

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at the Monument Health Hospital in Rapid City at the age of 91

Fern Lorraine Konst was born December 18, 1928 to William E. Lee and Electa Pearl Johnson Caster Lee of Ottumwa, South Dakota. Fern attended country school in Ottumwa starting at the age four and graduated 8th grade at age 13. She shared many fond memories of her friendships during these years.

In 1946 she was united in marriage to John L. Konst of Midland and began her life moving into an old grainery where they started a family. They purchased their place in 1948 in Ottumwa and enjoyed many years of ranching, farming, and raising their family. The family moved to the Henry Konst (John’s Dad) place in Midland in 1966. In 1970 Fern moved to Philip full-time. She acquired rental properties, worked different jobs but her favorite occupation was childcare. She diapered most of the bottoms in Philip. Everyone knew her as “Grandma Fern”. She always kept busy with hobbies and projects and especially remembered for her afghans.

Survivors include five sons: Leonard Konst of Rapid City; David (Kathy Thomas) Konst of Rapid City; Thomas Konst of Philip; Rodney (Sherri) Konst of Roanoke, Virginia; and Jeffrey (Lori) Konst of Ft. Pierre; two daughters: Edith (Keith) Slovek of Philip and Kristie (Mike) Bradley of Whitewood; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law Connie Lee; a niece-in-law Joann VanTassel; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Fern was preceded in death by her parents William and Electa “Pearl” Lee; daughter Esther Burns; son Richard Konst; great-grandson Branden Morris; brother William "Bill" Lee; half-brother Grover Caster; two half-sisters Ruth Blumenthal and Edna Jones; and nephew Junior VanTassel.

A come and go viewing will be held on Friday, September 25 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip. The family asks that anyone who attends follow CDC guidelines regarding Covid-19.

The graveside service will be live-streamed from this web page on the day of the service.

COME AND GO VIEWING
Friday, September 25, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Saturday, September 26, 2020 - 10:00 a.m.
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

CLERGY
Father Gary Oreshoski

MUSIC
"The Old Rugged Cross"
"Amazing Grace"

PALLBEARERS
Mark Slovek - Shaun Slovek - Craig Burns
Kevin Burns - Cory Burns - Tracy Konst
Billy Konst - Nick Konst - Jeremy Konst
Matt Bradley - Mitch Bradley - Jade Konst

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Stacey Morris - Melissa Fosheim
Melony Gyles - Monica Marquez
Mandi Konst - Amber Williams - Barbara Schiller
Alisha Deheer - Kirstie Sloan - Jaslyn Konst

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Sympathy and prayers for Fern's family and friends. She was a special lady. ~ Donna Bodkin Craven Rapid city (9/30/2020)
~ Dean Heeb 22110 Ottumwa Rd Midland, SD (9/25/2020)
Heaven has certainly gained a wonderful lady. The angels are singing today! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Don & Bobette Schofield Milesville, SD (9/25/2020)
To the Konst family. Words can not express my sadness for your loss. I've known Fern since prior to preschool. She has and will always hold a special place in my heart. To spend time with her always left me with a smile on my face. The joy that she and Dad shared was something special. Her smile and humor was always something that brightened my day. Remember all the good times. She was always there to give support and helping hand too all. She is at peace and in a better place. She lived a full life and lived it her way, something to be very proud of.
It is with great sadness that I will miss our conversations and time I spent with her. She is gone, but not forgotten. My prayers and love go out to all of you. ~ Charlie Vollmer Washington (9/24/2020)
Konst Family, Sorry to hear of Fern passing. Our prayers and thoughts to you all. God Bless. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler Sturgis, SD (9/24/2020)
Rod, Sherri and Family - My sincere condolences to you all. Sending you all strength during this difficult time and comfort in the good memories that will carry you through. ~ Lisa Nichols Fincastle, VA (9/24/2020)
We are thinking of all you folks during this difficult time. She was quite a lady, hold on to all the memories. We all know she is in a better place. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip (9/24/2020)
Fern was a sweet lady, hold on to your memories. ~ Joann Stark Sergeant Bluff, IA (9/24/2020)
Our sincerest thoughts & Prayers to your family at this time. Fern, has Always shown her Love for Children and her family members. She was a room mate with Jerrys Mom for a time and we enjoyed visiting with her. She was a Good Person; You all can be Proud of Your Mom/Grandmother. Gods Blessings to You All! Kathy S. & Jerry Noteboom. ~ Jerry & Kathy S. Noteboom Lead, South Dakota (9/24/2020)
So sorry to hear about Fern passing. She was a hard working mother and took care of all those kids. Enjoyed here lots when we were neighbors. Sending condolences to the family. ~ Julie Moses Brown Fairmont Nebraska (9/24/2020)
So sorry to learn of your loss; a loss to the family & community. She touched so many lives with her amazing love/smile. Her shoes will be difficult to fill--she was a blessing to many. May our Savior comfort you in your sadness & grief. God bless all of those who knew her. She loved all of you. Greg & Joyce Vollmer Williamson ~ Joyce Vollmer Williamson Rapid City,SD (9/24/2020)
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know how much Fern will be missed. I remember what a good friend she was to our Aunt Thelma Jean Schofield. I am thinking Aunt Jean was surely one of the first to greet her when she was called home and how happy they must have been to see each other again. Keeping the family in our prayers- ~ Larry and Julie McLaughlin Midland, SD (9/24/2020)
So sorry to hear about Fern's passing. She was such a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. ~ Craig and Janice Heigh Rapid City, South Dakota (9/24/2020)
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all. ~ Shelli and Mike Lind Gillette Wy (9/24/2020)
To Fern's Family, my sincere sympathy to all of you. The Sandals went back and forth with the Lee's back in the day. Larry loved her as a little kid and talked about her with admiration. She said she carried him everywhere! So it must have been a mutual admiration society, to use an old term. I enjoyed seeing her at Mass at the Nursing Home when I would come to town for the winter. Love to All Melissa I know you will miss her love you little neighbor kid!! ~ Mary Kay Sandal Plainview, SD (9/24/2020)
Remember the good times and always keep them in your heart. RIP Fern. ~ Jim and Vonnie O’Dea Howes, SD (9/24/2020)
Prayers and sympathy being sent to your family. ~ Danielle Alexander Roanoke, VA (9/23/2020)
Our deepest condolences..... ~ Eric & Sue Norstrom Brainerd, MN (9/23/2020)