Gary-Koenig-Obituary

Gary J. Koenig

Saint Louis, Missouri

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Koenig, Gary J. June 6, 2012. Loving father of Brian Koenig and Kathryn Koenig; preceded in death by mother Mary Jane Koenig and father Andrew Koenig. He loved playing his trumpet and encouraging scientific discoveries. Lover of NASA, space exploration and the pursuit of new technologies....

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Gary and I were close friends from grade school through high school. Some of my fondest memories of childhood revolved around the friendship of the kids in his neighborhood and the time we all spent at the home of Bobbi Crane. The friendships that developed between me, Gary and the kids of his neighborhood in the early 60's had a profound effect on my life. Gary was extremely intelligent. I believe he was awarded three academic letters at Mater Dei his senior year, the only student to be...

A picture of Gary and the neighborhood kids.

Gary and the neighborhood kids around 1961. Gary is in the back row center. So many good memories. Gary, we'll miss you.

I want to express my deepest sympathy to Gary's family and friends. Gary and I went to school together since first grade and lived in the same neighborhood. I have so many good memories. The last time I saw
Gary was 6 years ago when in St. Louis. Tom and I went to dinner with Gary. He still had his great sense of humor and it was so much fun to hang out with him. I also remember those great neighborhood reunions that Gary and Dianne organized. They were so much fun.(I've posted a...

I have known Gary since grade school. He was a fine, fine person. He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. My prayers are with his children and family.

I met Gary in High School. We were in band together. I went with Gary to his Senior Prom. Gary was a great guy and always fun to be around. I was just thinking about him one day last week. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Just know that you are all in my prayers. Cecelia (Caputo) Jarboe MD'66

Gary was one of the nicest upperclassmen I ever met at Mater Dei High School. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Bill Hausmann MD '66

I first met Gary in Grade school. His mother was our den mother in cub scouts, We had great time together, as Cub scouts, boy scouts and just as friends, We both had a great love for music and would often get together to play duets for trumpet and saxophone. We had many great times in band together, We would get together quite often and practice together., As young adults we have come great discussions on a number of things. Gary was our best man at our wedding some 40 years ago. We was a...