Paul P. Koenig

Paul P. Koenig, 94, Moorhead, MN, died Friday, February 6, 2004, at the Moorhead Healthcare Center, Moorhead.
Paul Peter Koenig, son of Frank and Emma (Liberty) Koenig, was born June 19, 1909, in Canby, MN. He attended school in Moorhead. From 1934 to 1939, Paul worked at the Fairmont Farm, Moorhead.
Paul was united in marriage to Cathaleen M. Jacobsen November 19, 1941, in Moorhead, MN, where they made their home.
He farmed with his father until 1946, at which time he started work at the Fairmont Creamery, Moorhead. Paul retired in 1975. After his retirement, he spent several years doing volunteer work at the Moorhead Senior Center and the Moorhead Healthcare Center. He was named the adult volunteer of the year in 1996. Paul enjoyed all sorts of ballgames and took in the Minnesota State Fair for 30 years. He liked playing pool at the Senior Center, and received several trophies. Paul enjoyed tour bus trips, dancing and playing cards. In addition to being a long time member of St. Francis De sales Catholic Church, Moorhead, Paul was a member of the Eagles, Moose and retired teamsters. He loved and enjoyed his family whom were very important to him.
Paul is survived by Cathaleen, his wife of 62 years; two brothers, Lawrence, Apple Valley, MN and Raymond (Nora), Osseo, MN; four sisters, Alvina Boder, Duluth, MN, Marcella Folden, Hawley, MN, Margaret Ehlke, Enumclaw, WA, and Bernice West, Stanwood, WA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Victor and sisters, Loretta and Tillie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials of your choice or the Meditation Garden Fund of St. Francis de Sales Church, are preferred.
VISITATION: Monday, February 9, 2004 - 4 PM to 8 PM
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
Moorhead, MN

PRAYER SERVICE: Monday, 7 PM
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church

FUNERAL MASS: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 - 2 PM
St. Francis de Sales, Catholic Church

INTERMENT: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery
Moorhead, MN