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Gerald J Koenig 1923 - 1976

Gerald John Koenig of Caledonia, Houston County, MN was born on April 21, 1923, and died at age 53 years old on June 15, 1976 at Veterans Hospital in Caledonia. Gerald Koenig was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Caledonia.

Gerald John Koenig
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Caledonia, Houston County, MN 55921
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April 21, 1923
Houston County, Minnesota, United States
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June 15, 1976
Veterans Hospital in Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota, 55921, United States
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  • Introduction

    Gerald John Koenig was born to Margaret Armella Longueville (1901-1992) and Peter J. Koenig (1894-1976) on April 21, 1923 in Houston County, Minnesota, USA. He had two sisters, Eliane and Ann. He married Helen Mae Dorothy Eikens (1922-2013) at St. Peter's Church, Caledonia, on July 6, 1944 in Caledonia, Minnesota. They were parents to 4 children, Thomas, Susan, Evelyn, and Nancy. He was a World War Il veteran and a member of Loveless-Eikens American Legion Post 191, Caledonia. Gerald John Koenig passed away on June 15, 1976 and is buried at the Calvary Cemetery.
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    1923

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    April 21, 1923
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    Houston County, Minnesota United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was a White United States Citizen. Both his father and mother were from Minnesota.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Gerald was born, raised, and spent his life in Houston County, Minnesota United States, living in Caledonia.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of instillment, Gerald had completed 4 years of high school.

  • Military Service

    Gerald registered for the World War II Draft at age 19 on June 30, 1942 in Caledonia, Houston, Minnesota, USA. He was 5'9". 150 lbs, with light complexion, blonde hair, and blue eyes. His next of kin was listed as Peter J Koenig, who was also his employer at the time. He then enlisted on December 8, 1944 in Ft Snelling Minnesota and his military serial number was 37781066. His terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law".

  • Professional Career

    He worked as a general farmer and in 1942 was employed by Peter J Koenig and later in life had been employed at Trane Co. in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

  • Personal Life & Family

    He was a World War Il veteran and a member of Loveless-Eikens American Legion Post 191, Caledonia.
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    June 15, 1976
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    A long illness.
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    Veterans Hospital in Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota 55921, United States
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    Calvary Cemetery in Caledonia, Houston County, Minnesota 55921, United States
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  • Obituary

    CALEDONIA, Minn. (Special) - Gerald J. Koenig, 53, Caledonia, died Thursday at Veterans Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn, after a long illness. He had been employed at Trane Co., La Crosse, Wis., a number of years. The son of Peter and Margaret Longueville Koenig, he was born at Caledonia, April 21, 1923. On July 6, 1944, he married Helen Eikens at St. Peter's Church, Caledonia. He was a World War Il veteran and a member of Loveless-Eikens American Legion Post 191, Caledonia. Survivors are: his wife; one son, Thomas, Wonona; three daughters, Mrs. Roger (Susan) Burg, La Crescent, Minn.; Miss Evelyn Koenig, Boston, Mass., and Nancy at home; his parents, Caledonia; two grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Leon (Elaine) Fisch and Mrs. Roger (Ann) Koel, Caledonia. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Steffen Funeral Home, Caledonia, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter's Church, the Rev. Charles J. Ouinn officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites by members of Loveless-Eikens Post 191. Friends may call Sunday after 2 p.m. at the funeral home where a Rosary will be recited at 8. Published Friday May 14, 1976 in The Winona Daily News (Winona, Minnesota).
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Partsch, Victoria (Born Aug 10, 1827) Koenig, Claire (Dec 22, 1900 - Mar 1974) Koenig, Myrtle (Jun 30, 1908 - Feb 26, 1997) Koenig, Amelia (Dec 16, 1929 - Apr 24, 2001) Koenig, Herman (Oct 26, 1931 - Mar 28, 1992) Koenig, Eleanor (Oct 7, 1905 - May 1977) Koenig, Victoria (Aug 20, 1917 - Dec 1, 2009) Koenig, Raymond (Dec 21, 1915 - Sep 11, 2008) Koenig, Frank (Aug 9, 1913 - Apr 9, 2009) Koenig, Patricia (Sep 6, 1933 - Dec 15, 1985)
Koenig, Kayedance (Mar 25, 2010 - Apr 3, 2010) Koenig, Ralph (Oct 12, 1928 - Apr 1, 2004) Koenig, Richard (Nov 21, 1926 - Dec 29, 1996) Koenig, Roberta (Oct 31, 1928 - May 9, 1996) Koenig, Don (Jul 22, 1942 - Dec 15, 1996) Koenig, Patricia (Oct 6, 1922 - Jun 30, 2011) Koenig, John (Oct 31, 1894 - Jan 1972) Koenig, Frieda (Mar 22, 1888 - Jan 1983) Koenig, Alma (Feb 4, 1896 - Jan 14, 1989) Koenig, Timothy (Dec 15, 1956 - Mar 22, 2011)
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