Harold Koenig

Harold L. Koenig
Born: April 4, 1948 - Deceased: September 7, 2016

Harold Lee Koenig was born in Tripp County, Winner, South Dakota, to William H. Koenig and Laura K. Davies-Koenig. He grew up north of Witten, South Dakota, one of nine siblings. He attended school and graduated from Witten High School in Witten, SD. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and was Honorable Discharged as a SP4 on April 9, 1974. He was a Vietnam Era Veteran and disabled while serving his country. Harold was a Paid Up For Life member of the American Legion Post #240 for 43 years, serving in many offices and post activities. He took great pride in his service to his country and the City of Martin. Along with Legion duties, he was active in the Martin Volunteer Fire Department and Bennett County Fair activities.

Harold had many business ventures from a café, tire repair service, and scrap iron business. He was employed for many years driving the service truck for the Farmer's Union Cooperative in Martin and the State Department of Transportation and as a yard man for the Martin Livestock Auction.

Harold is survived by Sharon and Nicole of Martin, siblings; Eugene (Carol) Koenig of Sweet Home, OR; Grace (Gene) Svatos of Charleston, OR; Judy (John) Flood of the Villages, FL; June Biggins of Delta, CO; June Biggins of Delta, CO; Gladys (Tony) Wall of Eugene, OR; Laverne Koenig of Blanchard, ND, Ronald Koenig of Sioux Falls, SD. Sisters-in-law; Ann (Wayne) Bolton of Winner, SD; Donna Brandis of White River, SD; Brothers-in-law; Paul (Whitney) Joseph of Wood, SD; Frank (Karen) Joseph of Aberdeen, SD. Cousins: Mary Edwards, Diane Mansheim, Steve, Robert, Wayne, Roger and Linda Fuchs families.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents William and Laura, brother Lawrence and in-laws, Louie and Emma Mitchell.

Active Pallbearers are: Brad Otte, Gerald Risse, Verle Whipple, Beverly Kirk, Roseanna Renaud and Linda Suess.

Honorary Pallbearers are his Fellow Post #240 Members, Sons of the American Legion, Members of the Martin Volunteer Fire Department and his many friends and extended family.

A memorial has been established for Martin American Legion Post #240, and donations may be sent in care of Bennett County Funeral Service, PO Box 65, Martin, SD 57551.

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