HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. — Dan L. Konkle, 70, passed away peacefully in his home of 31 years in Heber Springs, Ark., on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, joining in heaven his parents, Melvin “Johnny’” Konkle and Edith Ina Moore Konkle, and brother, George Konkle.
Dan was born June 19, 1948, in Warsaw. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Clara Short Konkle; sons: David (wife Mahria) and Mike (wife Misty), both of Springdale, Ark., and Douglas, Conway, Ark.; brother, Gale (wife Nancy), Logansport; grandchildren: Madelyn Konkle, Matthew Fischer, and Taylor and Jacob Edwards.
Dan graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, then was employed for 20 years by Aeroquip in Van Wert, Ohio, and Heber Springs; and 25 years for Siemens, formerly Bridges Electric.
Dan was an avid golfer and loved to work in his yard and garden. He was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, Methodist Men, Order of the Eastern Star, Freemasons, Scottish Rite and IEEE.
Dan served his sons and community as an assistant Scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 200 for over 20 years, being presented the District Award of Merit, The Woodbadge Staff, and sat on the Quapaw Area Council board.
A celebration of life service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at First United Methodist Church, Heber Springs, with visitation to follow.
Arrangements by Family Funeral Service of Heber Springs.
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