"I wish I could be there with you all today to celebrate Dads life. My heartfelt condolences with lots of love and hugs to you all. He will forever be Dad and hold a special place in my ??....Love and strength being sent to you all at this time."
In loving memory of
James P. "Whitey" Konrath
October 7, 1935 - August 7, 2023
James P. "Whitey" Konrath, of Summit Lake, died on August 7, 2023, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 87 years old. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Slinger, a son of the late Adolph and Esther (Henke) Konrath. He married Jean Wenninger on May 12, 1956.
He attended Slinger High School. At a very young age, Jim hauled milk for his father and then for Slinger Creamery. His long career as a truck driver started at Beaver Transport, he then spent 21 years with CW Transport and retired from Ganton Trucking. Following his retirement he moved to Summit Lake where he continued driving, hauling logs for Raith's, potatoes, and gravel for Randy Koeppel, in addition to other truck driving jobs.
He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with Jean, deer hunting, and fishing. He had endless knowledge of baseball and football.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; three children, James A. (Brenda) Konrath of Colgate, Janet Wieting of Slinger, and Sheriff Joseph (Clarita) Konrath of Montello; 5 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jerry Konrath of Chandler, Arizona.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Christine Konrath; son-in-law, Edward Wieting; a brother, Joseph; sisters, Mary Jane and Nancy; and sister-in-law, Shirley Konrath.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Savio Yerasani officiating.
Visitation will be Monday, August 14 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at Lakeside Cemetery in Summit Lake.
Tributes
"Dear Jeanie and Family, It was sad to hear that Whitey passed away. He was a hard-working man who loved his family. We, the Kohlbeck Family ... Ruthie, Susie, Betty, Mary, and Donna were not able to be with you at Whitey's funeral service, today, but know we are thinking of you. Life is Short ... but full of Memories. God bless you and your family! Susie (Kohlbeck) Polega"
"Remember, memories live forever. Cherish them. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Richard Wenninger and Kathy Stegemeyer "
"My Deepest Sympathy to Jean and the family. Please know I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Love you."
"You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My Deepest Sympathy Judy Haug "
"I remember Whitey from when I was young and living on my fathers farm near Plat and Colgate. We would vist Whitey and family in Slinger. Fred Henke fghenke@aol.com "
"From all of our family, we send our deepest sympathies. Lots of memories from Kettle Moraine Dr in Slinger. John and Cathy Machacek, and daughters Ann, Peggy, Mary and Beth. "
"My sympathies...Whitey drove my school bus in Slinger. I remember him as such a nice guy!! Peggy (Christman) Kuhn. "