Karen Koenig Obituary

Karen Lynn (Schottey) Koenig

SAN DIEGO —Karen Lynn (Schottey) Koenig, 48, passed away September 16, 2015 in San Diego, CA, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Karen was born on March 15, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard and Charlene (Rickman) Schottey. She moved with her family, at age 2, to Great Falls, Montana. She was active in gymnastics as a child. She attended schools here, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1985. She attended MSU for three years, majoring in Electrical Engineering, but earning her degree in Pharmacy from the University of Montana. The day after graduation she moved to San Diego, California, living there for the remainder of her life.

Karen was married to John Koenig in February of 2000, they divorced in 2012. November of 2001 she gave birth to the love of her life, daughter Katy Lynn Koenig. While in San Diego she found her passion, working as a compounding pharmacist. She loved crafting, making gifts for weddings and new babies, belting out a karaoke tune, football, and attending Katy's activities. She also enjoyed three hour phone calls with her family.

Karen was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, managing this disease well for 35 years. She also dealt with problems typical of a life-time battling this disease. That struggle ended on September 16, 2015 with her perfect healing in Heaven.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Charlene; her daughter Katy; mother-in-law Barbara Bennett; sister Kristen (Kevin) Jacobsen of Great Falls; brother Kevin Schottey of Missoula; nephew Reilly Jacobsen and niece Molly Jacobsen both of Great Falls; loving aunts; uncles; cousins; and dear friends.

Karen was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Leota and Bill Rickman; paternal grandparents Doris and John Schottey; and an uncle, David Schottey.

Memorials in Karen's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Peace Lutheran Church.

Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Oct. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Koenig

13 Entries

October 20, 2015

I was one of Karen's professors at the U. Karen was a delightful person and an excellent student. She helped our school in so many ways. I am so sorry for your loss. Lori Morin

October 16, 2015

Char and Richard-
May God help you through this very difficult time. I love this girl and will miss her greatly. My prayers are with you. Alecia

Dianne Altenburg

October 7, 2015

Char and Richard
There is nothing one can truly say that will make the pain go away for you and your family, just know there are lots of prayers being said for all of you to help get you thru this time of loss for your family
Dianne and Henry Altenburg

Jodie French

October 6, 2015

Still missing her every day! Sending love to you. xo

Katy Doran-Kuntz

October 6, 2015

Karen was full of life! She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Darlene Fronsee

October 5, 2015

Char and Richard, My heart cries for the loss of your beautiful daughter,Karen Lynn. Please let me know if I can help in any way,even just to talk. Love and prayers to you both. Darlene

October 5, 2015

May God hold you in his arms and help you get through this, children should never have to go before parents. Be thinking of you. Pat McKeon-O'Fallon,Mo.

Sue Christenson

October 5, 2015

Charlene and Richard,
I'm praying that God will comfort you at this very difficult time. Our words fall short when its such a young person. I really enjoyed meeting Karen at Kayla's wedding. You daughter was a shining star in the this world! I know your Faith will be your healing rock. Keeping you in prayer. Sue Christenson

Jean Hicks

October 5, 2015

To: Charlene & Richard Schottey
So sorry you have to say good bye to your daughter at such a young age! My deepesy sympathy goes out to you today & always!
Sincerely, Jean Hicks

Jane Petty Duffield

October 5, 2015

Char and Richard, My prayers are with you.

Edie Tarum

October 5, 2015

Kris and family, I am so sorry to hear about Karen. She was always so funny and kind. Know that you are in our prayers. Edie Tarum and family.

October 4, 2015

Your entire family is in our prayers! We are so sorry for your loss. The Gerards

October 4, 2015

Richard and Char, Words cannot not express how sorry we are for you. It is so hard to lose a child no matter how old they are. May God wrap His loving arms around you. Karen is truly going to be missed!
Mitch and Val Martin

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