Paula J. Koenig

October 15, 1946 - October 19, 2019

Paula J. Koenig (nee Ball) of Lonedell, Missouri was born October 15, 1946 in St. Louis, MO and entered into rest Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the age of 73 years and 4 days. She is preceded in death by her mother Virginia Landwehr, her daughter Evelyn Koenig, her sister Donna and her nephew Jason. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 55 years Richard Koenig; two (2) children: Sherry Koenig, Richard Koenig Jr. and wife Terri; four (4) grandchildren, two (2) great grandchildren and eight (8) siblings; as well as many other family members and friends. Paula was a faithful member of St. Martins United Church of Christ where she was historically the first (and only) female member of the “Willing Workers”. A group of retires who gathered weekly to make repairs and maintain Church grounds. She along with her husband, Rich, were also a frequent visitor to several other local congregations where they had many friends. Her joy in life was her husband and family. Paula loved: cooking for her family, gardening, weed eating, planting trees (hundreds of trees!) and turning farm animals into pets. Together with Rich, she was a long time member of the NRA. She and her husband enjoyed attending shooting competitions and serving as Range Officers. Among many giving attributes: She was a caregiver to her mother, and selfless in many ways to many people. Paula faithfully took long walks every day, and read from her Bible every morning. Memorial visitation will be Sunday, October 27 from 12:30 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at St. Martins United Church of Christ located at 7890 Dittmer Ridge Road, Dittmer MO. Donations appreciated to the The St. Martins United Church of Christ Learning Center. Family and friends can review and share stories, photos and condolences online at the Cremation Society of St. Louis website www.stlcremate.com and follow details of her memorial.