Donald Peter Koenigs

Donald P. Koenigs, of Sheboygan Falls, passed away Monday morning, October 7, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old.

Don was born July 26, 1939, in Fond Du Lac, the son of Reuben and Marion (Knaus) Koenigs. He graduated from Chilton High School in 1957 and went on to serve his country in the National Guard, and then in the Reserves.

Don was a 43-year employee of Kohler Company, where he worked in the engine plant and retired in 2002. He was a proud member of the Quarter Century Club and UAW Local 833, where he served as a steward and was on the bargaining committee. 

On May 7, 1960, he was united in marriage with Roseann Andrew in Johnsburg, WI. The couple celebrated 64 years of marriage this year. 

Don was a longtime member of Blessed Trinity Parish. He volunteered with the Sheboygan Falls food pantry and Sharon S. Richardson Resale Store. He enjoyed Wednesday night sheepshead in a hangar at the County Airport, snowmobiling, traveling, playing cards, and fishing on Lake Michigan and Shawano Lake. He cherished time spent up north in Shawano at his cottage. Above all, he valued time spent with his family and friends.

Don is survived by his wife, Roseann and their children: Colleen (Greg) Vollbrecht of Sheboygan Falls, Kurt Koenigs of Sheboygan and Scott (Sherry) Koenigs of Cumming, GA; daughter-in-law Sarah (David) Harms of Oshkosh; grandchildren: Peter (Melanie) Vollbrecht, Amber (Sam) Manley, Josie Koenigs, Marion Koenigs, Megan Koenigs and Jenna Koenigs; great-grandchild Francine Vollbrecht; sister-in-law Elaine (Marty) Lefeber; brothers-in-law: Vern (Carol) Andrew and Ken (Katie) Andrew; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his son Jeffery Koenigs, grandson Matthew Koenigs, parents Rueben and Marion Koenigs, parents-in-law Marie and Ambrose Andrew, and sister-in-law Mary (Tom) Knecht.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Blessed Trinity Parish in Sheboygan Falls. The family will receive visitors at the church on Saturday from 11:00am-1:30pm. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Blessed Trinity Parish and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

The family would like to thank Wendy from Aurora Home Health Care and the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their compassionate care.

Wenig Funeral Home – Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is assisting the family. Please visit www.wenigfh.com for online condolences.