Michael A. Konitzer

Michael A. Konitzer, age 67 of Manitowoc, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 3rd, 2022.

Mike was born in Two Rivers on July 26, 1955 to Andrew and Alice (Beiker) Konitzer, Sr. He attended schools in Two Rivers, and graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1974. On March 11, 1978 he married Marylee Gates at St. Luke's Church in Two Rivers. Mike worked for several years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding and later worked as a machinist for LDI Industries of Manitowoc. He was also owner/operator of a painting business known as "Personal Touch Painting". Most recently, Mike worked for the past 2 1/2 years at the Meijer Manitowoc Store until his passing. He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Club, Elks Lodge, and enjoyed fishing, traveling, and camping (especially at their permanent site at Jellystone Park in Door County). He was a huge fan of 50's & 60's - both music and cars; and loved every opportunity spent with his family.

Survivors include his son, Jamie Konitzer of Manitowoc; his daughter, Kimberly (Mike) Leider of Shoto; and former wife, Marylee Konitzer of Two Rivers; five grandchildren: Tyler Hoffman, Austin Kornely, Dalton Genrich, Logan Griesbach, and Maycie Phillips; step-daughter, Melissa Genrich; and step-grandchildren: Zachary and Alyssa Leider; and his special fur baby, Miya. He is further survived by his brothers & sisters: Richard (Marylee) Konitzer, Gene (Phyllis) Konitzer, Susan McKenna, Andrew (Joan) Konitzer, Jr., Jim Konitzer (Linda Justema); brother-in-law, Daniel Kleckner; sister-in-law, Linda Konitzer; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Alice Konitzer, Sr.; three brothers, Steve Konitzer, David Konitzer, Sr. and Joseph Konitzer; two sisters: Debra Kleckner and Mary Brisco; two brothers-in-law: Dan McKenna and Larry Brisco; his father-in-law, Donald Gates; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Peterick; one step-son, Anthony Hoffman, Jr.; and fur-baby, Angel.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Open Bible Baptist Church, 2021 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc. Pastor Roger Harrison will preside at the service, with burial to take place in Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be held at the church Saturday morning from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.

Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Konitzer family with funeral arrangements.