Viola Ella Konkel Obituary
We bid farewell to Viola Ella Konkel of Galloway, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 27, 2025 at the age of 96. Viola touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Wendler and Claricy Wendler (Geurin); her husband George "Larry" Konkel of Michael's Catholic Church; her daughter Kathy; and her in-laws, Ardell Uttecht (Norman), Deanna Elmer (Ray), Sally Swenson, Clarence Wendler (Pat), Darell Verkuilen, Bob Bricco and Mary Jane Wendler.
She is survived by: her children, David Konkel (Sherri) of Galloway, Susan Buss (Paul) of Eland, Alice Burclaw (Duane) of Rosholt, Pamela Backes (David) of Birnamwood, William Konkel (Sue) of Galloway and Ralph Konkel of Galloway; her grandchildren, Kendall Mason (Abby), Michelle Davis (Brad), Jeffrey Konkel, Rebecca Backes (Scott), Sarah Sheldon (Tim), Brandon Buss (Amber), Annie McCleery (Eric), Joey Burclaw (Stephanie), Angie Mead (Ryan), Steve Burclaw (April), Nick Burclaw, Ryan Backes (Annie), Amanda Ladecki, Tracey Jozwiak (Brad) and Ashley Weisenberger (Bob); her great grandchildren, Kelsie, Dylan, Jadyn, Piper, Elaina, Jamie, Oliver, Flynn, Roman, Sadie, Kaydence, Levi, Laylah, Daniel, Reagan, Rynslee, Damion, Chase, Abigail, Esther, Hannah, Brady, Leah, Gracelyn, Aaliyah and Tony; her siblings, Lucille Bricco, Evelyn Verkuilen, Merry Voigt (Roger) and Roger Wendler; and her siblings-in-law, Mike Swenson (Georgia) and Lenore Sprangers. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, October 4th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM. A rosary will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home - Wittenberg (401 W College Ave, Wittenberg, WI 54499). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, October 4th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (182590 County Rd C, Wittenberg, WI 54499).