Karl-Heinz Friedrich Koenig

Karl-Heinz Friedrich Koenig began his life's journey in Cottbus, Brandenburg, Germany on October 22, 1950. His fleeting battle with Alzheimer's brought his mortal journey to an end on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Ogden, Weber, Utah.
His family immigrated to the United States in 1956 where they called Utah home. He was active in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout Award at 13 years old, later serving as scoutmaster and cubmaster. He graduated from East High School where he was a manager in track and wrestling, lettering in each of these sports. Karl also attended the University of Utah.
He had a strong work ethic and loved helping others. While in High School, he worked for Palace Meat Co. and Mt. Olympus Nursery. After graduation, he served two missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; The first mission in the North Carolina-Virginia mission and a stake mission in the University West Stake. He worked many years in construction with his father and brothers and later got his license as a Realtor in 1973. He was a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Utah Association of Realtors, and the Salt Lake Board of Realtors.
He married Darlene Stanley, from Virginia, on November 28, 1973, in the Salt Lake Temple. For over fifty years, she faithfully stood by his side as his greatest supporter and most loyal confidant. She has truly been the greatest blessing of his life.
Karl served in various church callings including Elder's quorum presidency, Sunday school teacher, and nursery leader. He was active in the community, spending many weekends coaching soccer. He was part of the Salt Lake Jaycees and was on the board of directors. He enjoyed those projects, especially the Salt Lake Christmas parade. He was a committee member of the Utah Jr. Miss Scholarship program for several years.
Karl had a zest for life and reveled in sharing it with others. He loved good food and good company. He frequently cooked up elaborate weekend breakfast spreads. He lived by the motto: Life is short, eat dessert first! He enjoyed skiing, boating, bicycling, jet skiing, dancing, music, and swimming. He looked forward to bike rides with his grandkids and loved teaching them to play the harmonica. He instilled a passion for motorcycles in his sons. He always enjoyed camping and loved the outdoors, especially Bear Lake.
Karl is preceded in death by his parents Hermann Willi Heinz Koenig and Irmgard Paula Birth, brothers Gerhard and Hyrum, son Daniel, daughter Kristina, grandparents Willi Georg Koenig and Marie Hedwig Koehler, Friedrich Martin Birth and Emma Hedwig Pauline Fritz. Survived by his wife Darlene Stanley Koenig, sisters Elke, Daniella (Brad), children Kristopher (Cory), Jonathan (Marci), Katherine (Greg), Emily (Jason), William, Felicia, ten grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Private graveside services to be held. Interment at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.