John I. Konnerth Jr., 79, Enjoyed Golfing and Boating

He was born on November 12, 1925 in Lorain, OH living here all of his life. He was a 1944 graduate of Lorain High School.

Mr. Konnerth was a veteran of the United States Navy, Submarine Division in the Pacific Fleet, aboard the USS Ronquil, during World War II.

He was a plumber with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union #42 in Norwalk, OH. He was a 52 year member of the union. He retired in 1980.

Mr. Konnerth was a life member of the Lorain Elks, B.P.O.E. #1301, life member of Mullin-Murray V.F.W. Post 451, F. & AM Lorain Masonic Temple, Black River Lodge #786, Lorain County Scottish Rite, Lorain County Shrine Club, Lake Erie Consistory Valley of Cleveland and Al Koran Shrine.

He enjoyed golfing, boating and traveling extensively.

He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Glowacki of Vermilion, OH and Barbara Taylor of Virginia Beach, VA, and brother Kyle Konnerth of Daytona Beach, FL. 2 Grandchildren.

Mr. Konnerth is preceded in death by his wife Jeanne (nee Filbert) Konnerth in December 8th 2001, parents John I. and Iola D. (nee Taylor) Konnerth Sr., and brother Robert Konnerth.

There will be no services or visitation.

Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 West 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio is handling the arrangements.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.