Francis Eugene Koenig Sr. passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018 at the age of 80. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Augusta Heuer Koenig; brothers, Harold Thomas (Eva), Leonard Charles Koenig, Floyd Koenig, Claude Koenig and William Koenig (Ida); sisters, Claire Koenig and Evelyn Koenig.
Survivors include his daughter, Shannon Dugas (Steve); son, Francis Koenig Jr. (Paula); brother, Guy Koenig (Susan); sisters-in-law, Elvena Koenig, Patricia Koenig and Marie Koenig; grandchildren, Nicole Diamond (Mark), Stephanie Johnson (Brandon), Francis Koenig III (Tracey), Brandon Koenig (Julie) and Rusty Koenig (Heather); great-grandchildren, Brandon Johnson Jr., Gabriella Johnson, Maci Rae Johnson, Abigail Diamond, Gracie Diamond, Aiden Koenig, Ethan Koenig, Ava Koenig, Coraline Koenig, Angel Russom and Austin Russom along with his canine companion “Sugar” and other loving relatives and friends.
Francis worked for much of his life on the Mississippi River; consequently, he had a love for the water and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had a deep affection for Mother Nature and spent many years raising wildlife: pigeons, ducks, rabbits, etc. Francis also enjoyed being amongst his gardens, planting and nurturing.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment McDonogh Cemetery in Gretna.
For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit:
www.mothefunerals.com
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