Jerome J Koeing

Jerome J.'(Jerry) Koenig resident of Prescott Valley passed away on
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Marley house in Prescott. He had
recently celebrated his 90th birthday.1 Jerry was a devout Catholic
which guided the way he lived throughout his life. Jerry was born on
January 29, 1927 in Juanita, North Dakota. Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8386, 4th
Degree Knights of Columbus (Bishop Francis J. Green Assembly)
and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 1465 in
Monterey, California and Santa Rosalia Assembly in Monterey,
California. He was a Past Faithful Navigator and Past District
Deputy. Jerry went to Farragut, Idaho Navy Training Station for boot camp. After graduating as Seaman Second Class; orders led him back to
Farragut for Quartermaster School. Following completion orders
then led him to San Francisco where he received orders to USS
Orizaba (AP24) in Seattle. The Orizaba carried troops to numerous Pacific Islands. At Pearl
Harbor, the Orizaba received orders to proceed to Tampa, Florida. While transiting the Panama Canal information was received
that President Roosevelt had passed away.
He was then ordered to the USS Fargo (CL-106). With the ending of
WWII. Jerry then entered the civilian work force in Kansas. Jerry enlisted in the US Coast Guard and was assigned to the
numerous Coast Guard Stations. There Jerry advanced to Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), serving as Commanding Officer of a
Light Ship, 2 rescue stations and 2 110 foot ice breaking tugs. As a proud American and the Commanding Officer of the USCG
Cutter Mahoning which serving as escort for the 1976 Bicentennial
Celebration in New York Harbor. Jerry was the recipient of WWII campaign ribbons and
commendation ribbons. Married and after serving 23 years in the US Coast Guard, he retired
as Chief Warrant Officer (W4). He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Boyer Koenig and
his brother, William Keneth Koenig of Bellingham, Washington. His
grandson, Kris Hinckly of Boston, Massachusets. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Robert Albert Koenig and
Francis Lonski Koenig. his brothers, Raymond Koenig and Aloysius
Koenig and his sisters, Rita Robbins and Roselyn Miller. We would like to thank the Marley House staff for their compassionate
care. Donations may be made to the St Germaine's Building Fund. Jerry will be missed by all who enjoyed his smile, his friendship, and
devotion to his faith. Funeral Services will be at St Germaine's Catholic Church on
Thursday, November 2, 2017 with Rev. Daniel Vollmer, Pastor,
officiating. A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 am followed by a Funeral
Mass at 11:00 am.   A Military Burial will follow at a later date. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Homes and Crematory.  Please sign the online guestbook at www.ruffnerwakelin.com.