Konkle, Marvin Edward 10/16/1929 - 1/3/2018 Ann Arbor Marvin Edward
Konkle passed away on January 3, 2018 at his home in Ann Arbor,
Michigan. Marv's wife, Carolyn, was by his side as he passed peacefully
into the loving hands of the Lord. Marv was born on October 16, 1929 in
Van Dyke, Michigan to Emerson and Greta Konkle and grew up in Waterford
Township. He attended Pontiac High School and worked for the Pontiac
Motor Division. Marv severed his country as a member of the United
States Army from 1952-1954 and was stationed in Germany for seventeen
months. Upon returning home he again worked for the Pontiac Motor
Division for another four years. In 1956 Marv became a police officer
for the City of Ann Arbor where he faithfully served the community he
loved for 28 years and 3 months; retiring on June 30, 1984. After
retirement he was a Washtenaw County Circuit Court bailiff for Judge
Henry Colin (1 year) and Judge Patrick Colin (10 years). Marv was also
an active member of the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor for 35
years, the VFW Post No. 423, and the Pittsfield Township Seniors at
which he served as a board member for many years. Marv was preceded in
death by his mother, Greta Konkle, his father, Emerson Konkle, his three
brothers, Darrell, Jim, and Raymond, his aunt, Marie Currie, and his
grandson, Daniel Patrick Mays. He is survived by Carolyn, his wife and
love of his life for 61 years, his daughters, Robin Mays and Gwen
(Chuck) Johnson, his son, Marvin S. (Mary) Konkle, his six grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday,
January 8, 2018 at Nie Family Funeral Home, 2400 Carpenter Rd., Ann
Arbor, from 2-4 pm and 5:30-8 pm. A evening prayer service is scheduled
for 7 pm with a VFW service to follow. Funeral service will take place
on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 10:30 am at First Congregation Church of
Ann Arbor, 608 E William St. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
can be made to First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor, VFW Post 423,
or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.