Jerald Wayne Koenig
Dear friends and family of Jerry,
On Thursday, December 7th, Jerald Wayne Koenig breathed his last and finished his earthly journey. Jerry knew the day was coming for quite some time and was well-prepared. He shared many last “I love yous” and “goodbyes”. He died quietly.
I am comforted to know that Jesus won a great victory for Jerry. Death is defeated, evil is undone, and the world belongs to God and his children. God is giving Jerry and all who trust in him the gift of life. I pray that you have the same comfort and look to your own eternal rest:
“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)
We were blessed by Jerry’s love for kids and his desire to teach them the faith. Whether it was the soccer camp, vacation Bible school, or many different classes for children, Jerry lived God’s command from long ago: “Teach these things to your children and your children’s children.”
Obituary: Jerry’s obituary will be posted later
Funeral: Jerry will receive a Christian funeral on Wednesday, December 20th at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m.
The service is open to the public.
The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11:00 a.m. and be archived afterwards.
Visitation: Visitation will take place on Wednesday the 20th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.
Internment: Jerry will be interred after the luncheon in Alamo Cemetery.
Light meal: Everyone is welcome to enjoy a light meal immediately following the service at Peace.
Memorials: To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Jerry, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.
I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Jerry. May Jesus give us eternal peace.
Serving the living Savior
Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann
Please pray for Jerry’s family:
Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Jerry’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen.