George Koenig

George Koenig, 79, of Garwood, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008.

He was born Sept. 13, 1928 in Dubina to Alois and Theresa Kloessel Koenig. Mr. Koenig was a retired crew leader for Alco Aluminum in Point Comfort and was an Army veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Lela Jane Schoop Koenig of Garwood; daughters, Debbie Jane Bigelow of Palacios and Georgie Renee Kudelka of Ganado; brothers, Ben Koenig of Cal-Allen, Robert Koenig of Louise, Alois Koenig of Victoria and Frank Koenig of El Campo; sisters, Henrietta Krenek of Bay City, Elsie Elizabeth Hoover of Tennessee.; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Koenig, Victor Koenig and Leo Koenig; sisters, Enda Witte, Florence Koenig, Pauline Krenek, Josephine Hammock; and great-grandson, Aaron Kudelka.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Christ Lutheran Church. Graveside services followed at Oaklawn Memorial Park under the auspices of American Legion Post 251. Arrangements were under the direction of Triska Funeral Home.