Lois Harriet Koenig

Lois Koenig, the daughter of Peter and Myrtle (Johnson) Hagedorn, was born September 12, 1921 on a farm northwest of Royal, IA. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Royal, where she received her education, graduating from Royal High School in 1937 at the age of 16. She worked at Jespersen Store in Royal for 2 years, until she was old enough to go to college. She attended Iowa Teacher's College and graduated in 1939. Following her schooling, she taught country schools in O'Brien County for one year and later Rural Royal country school for three years. Lois married Hollis Koenig on February 20, 1944 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Royal, Iowa. Following their marriage, they farmed in Clay County their entire lives. She spent the early years of their marriage raising her family and working as a farm wife. After the children grew older in the mid 1960's, she worked as a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service until her retirement. While living in Royal, she was an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where she was active in her Circle and taught Sunday school for many years. Following their retirement, they moved in to Royal. Lois was a good mother with a strong faith who knew her Bible well and was able to influence many young people in her 28 years of teaching Sunday school. She passed away at Northshire Residence in Spencer, Iowa on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the age of 93. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hollis in 1997, a grandson, Brandon Hollis Kruse & one sister, Ruth Koenig. Left to cherish her memory are her three daughters and their husbands: Linda (Al) Swanson of Peterson, Maxine (James) Flim of Winona, MN & Susan (Lynn) Kruse of Bradenton, FL; 6 grandchildren: Chris (Lisa) Swanson, Pam (Tom) Hanson, Shelly (Steve) Gilmore, Kristi (Dave) Burk and Brent (Jen) Kruse & Holly (Jose) Molina; 15 great grandchildren: Brandon Swanson, Allie (Tyler) Peterson, Collin and Kal Swanson & Austin, Cassidy & Jake Hanson; Ryan & Gracie Gilmore, Julia & Alyssa Burk, Kylie & Jackson Kruse and Joseph & Abigail Molina; one sister: Marian (Carl) Crane of Spencer; as well as other relatives and friends. Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear us; Bless your little lambs tonight; Through the darkness be Thou near us; Keep us safe till morning light. All this day Thy hand has led us, And we thank Thee for Thy care; Thou hast clothed and warmed and fed us, Listen to our evening prayer. May our sins be all forgiven; Bless the friends we love so well; Take us, Lord, at last to Heaven, Happy there with Thee to dwell. Amen Lois taught this prayer to her girls and it is very dear to their hearts.

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