James `Jim` Konicki

BARABOO --- James, “Jim,” Konicki, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

       James was the first-born son of Harry and Julia (Hichinski) Konicki on February 09, 1944 in Manistee, MI.  He attended Manistee High School, graduating in 1952.   James married Constance, “Connie,” Rodriguez on September 16, 1967. He answered the call of his country by enlisting in the Army earning honors from the United States Army Missile and Munitions Center and School at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. He trained in the logistical management and organization of ammunition maintenance and supply installations to direct and supply ammunition, guided missiles, and special weapons under combat conditions.  He was stationed in Vietnam, Hungary, and Germany; finally retiring after 20 years as a Colonel.  He also attended the University of Michigan and Lakeland College, graduating with a bachelor’s in business.  Jim enjoyed gardening, yard work, golf with his regular foursome, crossword puzzles, sudoku, community causes serving as a Jaycee, Knight of Columbus, usher, eucharistic minister, reader, singer, endowment fund worker and selling script for St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. 

     Jim is survived by his wife, Constance and their daughter Denise, “Dena”. He is further survived by his brother Michael, “Mike,” (Lynn) and their 3 children, Steve (Kay Lynn), Meredith (Scott) Maxfeild, and their son Aiden, and Jonathan (Amy Marie) and their child; many more relatives and dear friends. 

   He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and sisters, brother, mother and father-in-law.

   A memorial service will be announced and held at a later date.

   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Joseph’s Church and School, Habitat for Humanity, or a memorial of your choice. 

  The family would like to thank St. Clare Hospital Emergency Room staff, and Med Flight for their genuine care and understanding.