Harry H. Koenig's Obituary
Harry H. Koenig Jr., son of Harry H. Koenig Sr. and Elizabeth M. Credille Koenig, was born August 23, 1913, in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life Tuesday December 25, 2007, in Lebanon, Missouri at the age of ninety-four years, four months, and two days. On September 23, 1947, Harry and Florence were united in marriage and together they shared the last sixty years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Betty, in childhood. Harry is survived by his wife, Florence A. Koenig, of the home; two daughters, Kaye Beth, of Santa Cruz, California, and Carolyn E. Koenig, of Lebanon, Missouri; a son, Paul H. Koenig, of Santa Rosa, California; two grandchildren, Paul C. Koenig, of Los Angeles, California, and Suzanne E. Koenig, of Lebanon, Missouri; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Harry was born in Chicago, Illinois. He then moved to Santa Monica, California at the age of eight years old and lived there for many years. Harry attended Santa Monica City College, before enlisting in the United States Army from August 18, 1942 until February 10, 1946, during World War II. After the war he became an Independent Insurance agent representing Cal Western and Safeco among other companies. He worked as an insurance broker for many years, managing his own agency in Santa Monica, California. In 1978, Harry and Florence moved to Santa Rosa, California for his semi-retirement. He maintained an office and serviced his clients well into his eighties. In 2001, Harry and Florence moved to Lebanon, Missouri where they have lived for the past seven years. Harry was a devoted member of the United Methodist Church for over sixty years. He was a good Christian man who always placed his faith in Father God and Jesus. In his spare time he belonged to many organizations including the Kiwanis Club, Y.M.C.A. Y’s Men’s Club, and he was a Third Degree Mason. He also had a great passion for reading and read three newspapers a day. He loved to keep up on current events and business news. Harry also enjoyed having lunch at the Hughes Senior Center where he visited with his friends. He was always out and about driving his sporty blue car. Harry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends. Visitation will be held Friday, December 28, 2007, from 3 - 5:30 p.m. and also from 7 - 8:00 p.m. in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorials to the the Literacy Council may be made through the funeral home. Services are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri. Return to top
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