Robert "Bob" Konchalski
July 07, 1956 — August 05, 2025
Robert Joseph Konchalski, 69, passed away August 5, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Lutheran Hospital, from complications of congestive heart failure.
Bob was born July 7, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa. He grew up in Iowa, and graduated from Lincoln high school. Bob retired from the City of Des Moines, where he worked as a construction inspector for over 30 years. Bob was the most honest and hardworking man. He enjoyed fishing, visiting Prairie Meadows, and being with his family.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Pamela; children, Eric (Rachel) and Kelly (Lonnie); eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren; and his cat, Tuna.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Konchalski and Shirley (Cummins); brother, John Konchalski JR; sister, Jean Konchalski; and granddaughter, Nova Konchalski.
The family will be greeting friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the funeral home. Bob will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa on 5452 NE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lyn Keller
08/08/2025
One of the best. Bob will be missed, and the world is a lesser place without him. My deepest sympathies to Pam and family.