Kyle Konda, 34,, has passed away, leaving behind a family and community who loved him dearly.
What remains is memory — and the gratitude of those he loved.
Kyle's story began in 1985, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Kyle held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
What is held in faith is rarely lost.
Kyle Konda, 34 of Marion, passed away on July 31, 2020. Graveside service will be 10:30 AM Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Greenwood Cemetery, Marion, SD. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Chapel in Marion with a Prayer Service starting at 8:00 PM. In Lieu of Flowers, the family would ask you to direct memorials to River's Edge Bank in memory of Kyle. Kyle was born September 22, 1985 in Sioux Falls to Joseph and Karen (Johnson) Konda. He grew up in Marion, SD and attended school there as well. He graduated high school in 2004, and went on to work for Agan Drywall in Sioux Falls following graduation. After some time in Sioux Falls, he moved to Pierre and worked along side his father Joseph and older brother Dustin. After meeting his wife Andrea (Meier), he moved back to the Marion area and began working for Agan Drywall again for a few years. After Agan, he worked for Dakotaland Homes in Sioux Falls before finally settling at NuGen Energy in Marion for the last 4 years. Kyle was always a hard worker, going out of his way to help anyone in need. Kyle also had a love for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He loved to do any of his outdoor activities with his family. He would always take his children and nieces fishing with him any chance he got. He also enjoyed many other activities (i.e. playing softball, going to car races, tractor pulls, monster truck rallies, rodeos, spending time with close friends, etc.) Kyle met Andrea in March 2012 and decided that she was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with in September 2012. They were married in Lake Park, IA at Concordia Lutheran Church on August 24, 2013. In the spring of 2016, Kyle decided to join Andrea in her Lutheran faith, and became a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Marion. Grateful for having shared his life are is wife Andrea, 3 children Kristal (9), Christopher(6), and Hunter(4); parents Joseph and Karen; 2 brothers Dustin (Amanda) and Bryce; 2 nieces Priya and Miriam; grandmother Loretta Johnson; uncles/aunts Robert (Theresa) Johnson, Lois (Dave) Aas, Dave (Connie) Johnson, JoAnn (Dana) Gray, Frank Jr. (Dinah) Konda, Steve (Marilyn) Konda, and Agnes (Larry) Einck; along with many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Frank Sr. and Charlotte Konda, and Richard Johnson.
