Andrew Martin Konz 1983 - 2016

KONZ

Posted By: Connie J Swearingen-Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/20/2016 at 23:14:48

Sioux City Journal
29 May 2016

SIOUX CITY | Andrew Martin Konz, 32, of Sioux City left this earth to be with his Heavenly Father on May 26, 2016.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morningside Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Darrin Vick officiating. Following the church service, there will be a luncheon served in the church hall. Private family graveside services will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., and a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Condolences may be offered online at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Andrew was born on July 14, 1983, along with his twin, Benjamin to his parents, Joan and Dave. Andrew and Benjamin suffered Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome at birth. Although this complication led to physical and mental disabilities, Andrew spent his life sharing the abundant love in his soul.

Andrew attended Riverside School at the time when it served as a school for children with disabilities. It was a wonderful place with marvelous teachers where he learned to do some walking at the age of 3. While it was a skill he only had a short time, it amazed us all and gave him great enjoyment.

Andrew loved to spend time with his family. His supportive grandparents always made sure he was included in all the fun times including snowmobiling and swimming.

Andrew left his home with his parents at the age of 10 and expanded his family to include the residents and staff at Courage Homes House One, here in Sioux City. He continued to share the vibrant love God placed in his heart with everyone he met. Andrew has been a great inspiration to all his family, especially to his sister, Lizzie and brother, Joseph. He taught them to be accepting of all God’s children and always to be kind.

Those grateful for the opportunity to be his parents are his dad, Dave Konz and mom and stepdad, Joan and Roger Hansen. He will also be lovingly remembered by his sister and her fiance, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Konz and Ryan Kost; his brother, Joseph Hansen; his stepbrothers and sister-in-law, Tim Hansen and Zach and Katrina Hansen; his nephews, Kenneth and Micah Hansen; maternal grandma, Marilyn Ahlquist and stepgrandma, Anna Marie Hansen; paternal grandpa and stepgrandma, Wayne and Judy Konz; aunts and uncles, Kim Jenkins, Troy and Mellissa Ahlquist, Jane and Jay Krehbiel, Linda and Ted Wallendorf; numerous cousins; stepcousins and stepaunts and uncles; special friend, Brandie Mitchell; and the many special people, both residents and staff, who care both for and about him at Courage Homes House One.

Andrew was preceded in death by his twin, Benjamin Konz; maternal grandpa, Mel Ahlquist; paternal grandma, Liz Konz; and maternal stepgrandpa, Kenneth Hansen.