Kenneth E. "Kenny" Konz's Obituary
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Konz, 79, of Alliance, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 3:10 a.m. at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born on September 25, 1928 in Weimar, TX, and lived in Alliance for the last two years after moving from Mandeville, LA. Kenny was the #1 draft pick of the Cleveland Browns in 1951 and held the position of halfback, safety and punter for the Cleveland Browns from 1953-1959 as # 22. He served two years in the Army Air Force. Mr. Konz was a member of the Akron Browns Backers and also enjoyed golf. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Sue (Morrison) Konz; a daughter, Charlene (Phil) Szunyog; a granddaughter, Lauren Szunyog; a grandson, Graham Szunyog all of Strongsville; a brother, Max Konz of San Antonio, TX; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willard and Kathryn Briggs of Limaville; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Deb and Tony Purses of Alliance; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathy and Jim Favazzo of Alliance; sister-in-law, Darcy Morrison of Knoxville, TN; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Olga Morrison of Weatherford, TX; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his father, Max Konz and his mother, Wilma Konz. There will be no services or calling hours.
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