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Herbert Koenig Obituary
Herbert Emil Koenig, age 95, passed away at his home on Wednesday, the 29th of June. He was born on the 13th of September 1915, near Algoa, Texas, to Meta and Emil Koenig.
Herbert's family moved to Houston in 1921, where he graduated from Reagan High School in 1933. His father owned a blacksmith shop on Washington Avenue, where he worked in the business, developing it into the successful Koenig Iron Works.
Herbert was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, the late Evelyn Edna Zoll Koenig. He is survived by his five children, Herbert, Jr., Richard, Thomas, Kathleen Querbach and Kurt. Herbert is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six until eight o'clock in the evening on Friday, the 1st of July, in the Drawing Room of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.
The funeral service is to be conducted at one o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 2nd of July, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, where Steven P. Lufburrow, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries Houston, is to officiate.
The interment service is to follow, via an escorted cortege, at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.
Honored to serve as casket bearers during the services are Mike Koenig, Neil Koenig, David Koenig, Konrad Koenig, Klayton Koenig, and Erik Koenig. Serving as honorary pallbearers are O.H. Stelter, Scott Humble, and Conrad Carroll.
In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in Herbert's name may be directed to the Parkinson Foundation of Harris County, 7457 Harwin Dr., Houston, TX, 77036; or to Goodwill of Houston, 10795 Hammerly Blvd., Houston, TX, 77043.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Koenig
July 8, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Herbert Koenig and to our grandaughters Jessica and Lauren Querbach and their mother Kathleen. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wayne and Jean Querbach
Conroe, Tx.
John Brooks
July 2, 2011
My father John Brooks worked for and was a close friend and golf buddy to Mr. Koenig. Our Family extends condolences to the Koenig Family. I personally knew and respected Mr. Koenig.
John Brooks/San Antonio
Larry & Zandra Keast
July 2, 2011
What a great entrepreneur, businessman, and success story. We're friends of Herb's and Mary's for 35 years, but I only met Herbert a few times in his last years. Many blessings to Herbert and the Koenig family.
CAROL BOLIN
July 2, 2011
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE KOENIG FAMILY. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET TO WORK WITH THE KOENIG'S FAMILY AND
TRULY FIND THEM TO BE WONDERFUL PEOPLE. MR. KOENIG
WOULD DRIVE HIS OLD LINCOLN RIGHT UP TO THE BACK DOOR
AND UPON ENTRY LET US KNOW HE WAS THERE. HE WAS ALWAYS SO FULL OF LIFE AND JOKES. I KNOW HIS FAMILY WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. MARK & CAROL BOLIN
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Jason Martinez
July 1, 2011
I knew Mr. Koenig in the latter days of his life and his life's work had a profound impact on my life. Martinis and cigars in his honor!
Bill and Karen Mahone
July 1, 2011
Our sympathy to the entire Koenig family on the loss of your patriarch.
Richard Rood
July 1, 2011
Herb, he had a long a prodvctive life. I know these last few years have been touh for him. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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