Henry
Lee Koenig
Henry Lee Koenig, 80 years young, left his earthly home on Monday, April 1,
2019, surrounded by his wife and children. He was a devoted husband and
father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend.
Most importantly to Henry, he was a child of God.
Henry was born on October 13, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated from
Wadsworth High School in 1956. Soon after, he enlisted in the Army
Reserves and served our country for four years. His faithful service
continued with an additional four years in the United
States Air Force. In 1961, he married the love of his life,
Barbara. With his military duty fulfilled in 1965, he moved his family to
Mansfield, Ohio, where he began his lifelong career as a communications
technician for Ohio Bell, and later AT&T, and retired in 1999 after 34 years
of employment.
A man of devout faith, Henry practiced Christian Science since his early adult
years. He was a member of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, where he
was a reader and a member of the board. To the very end, he lived his life
in a manner in which would be the purest example of God's love. The
kindness he gave to those he loved and complete strangers alike, was testament
to his unwavering belief that the best way to share his faith was to lead by
example, and to follow the Golden Rule of Do Unto Others.
Known as WD8Q to many, Henry was a ham radio operator, and immersed himself in
the world of radio and electronic communications. He was a member of the
American Radio Relay League (ARRL), a certified volunteer examiner for ARRL,
active board member of the Intercity Amateur Radio Club, (IARC), 1986 IARC Ham
of the Year, IARC Code and Theory instructor, Buckeye Slow Net net manager,
member of FISTS-International Morse Preservation Society, member of Ohio Single
Sideband Net, member of Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA), which
requires 25 years or more as an active ham. He was an active and
enthusiastic participant in yearly IARC Field Days and also with the local
Hamfests.
Henry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara (nee`, Chesser); a sister,
Carol Stone; two sons, Scott (Keiko) Koenig, Darrell (Donna) Koenig; a daughter,
Lisa (Dale) Stevens; grandsons, Jamie Koenig, Ehrin (Rebecca) Koenig, Joe
Murayama, and Tanner Stevens; granddaughter, Alissa Tolliver;
great-granddaughter, Lilly; and many dear nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Emma Koenig; and ten siblings:
Gertrude, Beverly, Aletha, Louise, Doris (Maxine), Harold, Keith, Betty, Audrey,
and Donald.
Henry's final interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville,
Ohio, will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to sincerely thank the team from OhioHealth
Hospice-Mansfield.
The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the
family.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.wappner.com
