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She was born July 23, 1935, in Louisville, one of seven children to Eugene Koenig and Betty Jean Von Bokern Koenig.
Barbara was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and was a gymnastics instructor for KY Gymnastics Academy. She was strong in her faith and was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church where she sang in the choir.
Her sister, Betty Zoeller; and three brothers-in-law, Vince Zoeller, Jim Jenkins and Buddy Volmer preceded her in death.
Barbara is survived by her children, Christian Thomas (Betty-dec.), Bruce Thomas, Tim Thomas (Jenny), LeeAnn O'Daniel (Denny-dec.), and Lisa Klein (Bob); 17 grandchildren, 25 great Grandchildren and one great- great Grandchild. She also leaves to cherish her memory her siblings, Carol Jenkins, Mary Ann Wirtzburger (Kenny), Kathy Volmer, Gene Koenig (Barbara) and Dave Koenig (Debbie).
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am Thursday, September 19, 2024, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 7813 Shelbyville Road with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 3-7 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, St. Matthews
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Memory of Barbabra to the Alzheimer's or Dementia Organization.
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Dee Ann Ekman
September 21, 2024
I sang in the choir with Barbara at st Margaret Mary and she was a sweet friend. I remember how excited she was when she got a bicycle. My husband and I had been avid cyclists for years and I was happy for her. I lost my husband to the same horrible disease 11 months ago and I am sorry she and her family have suffered through it. God bless you all.
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Kim Barker
September 14, 2024
My favorite memories are of Aunt Barb being at Turners with gymnastics, the Circus at Turners and the bean soup get togethers at her house. Always loving and excited to see her nieces and nephews.
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