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Janet Koenig Obituary
BOTKINS — Janet M. Koenig, 94, of Botkins, passed away at 6:29 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, on Dec. 5, 1922, to John J. and Margaret F. (Crawford) McDermott, who preceded her in death. On March 7, 1944, she married Emerson P. Koenig and he passed on March 28, 1991.
Survivors include 11 children, Ray Koenig, Kaye (Jack) Eshelman, Ken (Violet) Koenig, JoAnn Koenig, Jack (Chris) Koenig, Jill (Geof) Wilt, Greg (Martha) Koenig, Faye (Dan) Anderson, Claire (Randy) Counts, Rex Koenig and Ross (Betsy) Koenig; 30 grandchildren; , 61 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, an infant daughter, two grandchildren, Ilie Wilt, Carmen Koenig, and a daughter-in-law Louise Koenig.
Mr. and Mrs. Koenig were married in Australia while Emerson was assigned to the Pacific Theater during World War II. Mrs. Koenig came to America in 1945 after her husband was wounded in the Battle of Biak and sent back to the U.S. for medical treatment. She willingly adopted the German ways of her new community and became a United States citizen in 1957. Her passions were family, flowers and music. She was a member of the United Methodist Church where she served as choir member and director for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Koenig were lifelong and active members of the American Red Cross. They made several trips to Australia to visit Mrs. Koenig's family.
In 1991, Mr. Koenig died in the Australian town of Gladstone, where they met and married. In completing the circle, Mrs. Koenig passed away in the same home and room in which her husband was born.
A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday Sept. 8, 2017, at The Palazzo, Botkins.
The family asks that any memorials be directed to the American Red Cross or to Wilson Health Hospice Care.
The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta, to handle the arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com.
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for Janet Koenig
Ruth Ann Gerber Decker
August 27, 2021
Think of Jan so often. What a sweet, loving person, who raised a terrific family.
Fred Morris
September 6, 2017
I am sorry to hear about Jane's passing. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time and leave you with countless memories.
Ruth Ann Decker
September 6, 2017
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
She was always so sweet.
Remember he coming over to my parents store/restaurant and asking us to save roast pork for a cold sandwich the next day.She always wanted sweet pickles on it.
My Love, thoughts and prayers are with all
of you.
Ruth Ann (Gerber) Decker
September 6, 2017
Janet always made me smile. Heaven is blooming now...
God bless all the family.
Love Karen Meier
Connie Tolbert
September 6, 2017
Claire, Randy and Family,
Sorry for YOUR loss. She always had the most beautiful looking flowers. Very sweet lady.
May God comfort YOU at this of sorrow.
September 5, 2017
I walked by her house a million times and always admired the flowers and greenery. I never did know how she kept it all looking so beautiful. She was a dear, sweet lady with a beautiful family. - Susan (Stutsman) Covelli
Larry Winner
September 5, 2017
To Faye and the rest of the Koenig Brothers and Sisters, Remembering many Great memories and Friendships. You have Our Deepest Sympathy. Larry and Diane Winner
Gary Henschen
September 5, 2017
She was one of Ohio's classiest ladies. She will be missed by SO many people.
Gary
September 5, 2017
My sympathy to the family. Matthew 5:4
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