Gerald "Jerry" Konke, of Melissa, Texas, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 after a struggle with Alzheimers. He was 90 years old.He joined his wife, Naomi,of 69 years in heaven.He was born in Detroit, Michigan and worked for Chrysler Corporation for 30 years before retiring to Sarasota, Florida. He moved to Texas in 2014 and passedaway in Allen, Texas.Gerald will be remembered by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimers Foundation, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001 www.alzfdn.orgPlease leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.