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John Koenes Obituary
May 8, 1968 - May 23, 2025
KENOSHA - John E. Koenes, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 23, 2025.
He was born in Kenosha on May 8, 1968, the son of the late Charles and Mary (nee Kueny) Koenes. John graduated from Tremper High School in 1986.
John worked for numerous paint stores and companies before starting his own company, Progressive Painting, LLC. He truly enjoyed his work and servicing his many loyal customers over the years.
John was a muscle car enthusiast and proud owner of a 1969 SC/Rambler. In addition to American Motors cars, he was also a fan of Chevy trucks. He also enjoyed going to antique malls, car museums, reading Hemmings Motor News, watching the Packers and NASCAR and frequenting the Kenosha tavern social scene. John was a generous man to his friends and many charities. He will be truly missed.
He is survived by his longtime-loving companion, and fiancée, Sandy Lesniak; his brothers, Bill (Lisa) Koenes, Jim (Karen) Koenes; his nephews, Ryan (Jessica) Koenes, Matt (Julie) Koenes, Zack (Laura) Koenes; six great-nieces and nephews; and his dear miniature schnauzer, Roxy.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by Sandy's mother, Mary Lesniak.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, June 2, 2025, for a visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. A prayer service led by Fr. Sean Granger will take place in the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. followed by a procession to St. George Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, St. Joseph's Academy, or The Wisconsin Right to Life.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
4600 COUNTY LINE ROAD 262-552-9000
www.draeger-langendorf.com
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Shannon Kaplan (Walrath)
June 2, 2025
Dances in High School. John was a great friend during this time. I know he touched lives well past High School,
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Janet McCracken
June 2, 2025
I remember John front high school, the funniest and kindest person ever, really made me feel at ease, he had a way with people that is so rare, may God take him swiftly up to heaven!
Donna and Denny White
June 1, 2025
Sandy, we are devastated about John! How unbelievably sad! We will be there tomorrow night and of course anytime you need us, we love!
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