Service Details
A celebration of Doris’ life will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Racine – Doris Klara Koenig, 83, passed away at her home on October 7, 2022. Doris was born in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on February 19, 1939, to the late Wilhelm and Elisabeth Haarmann.
Doris was united in marriage to the late Rolf Koenig in Germany on May 5, 1961. Shortly after they married, they immigrated to the United States. She was very proud of her German heritage and loved her homeland, visiting often.
For 24 years Doris worked with special needs children at Unified School District. This job was perfect for her big heart and endless kindness. She retired in 2003 to take care of her only granddaughter, spending endless hours reading to her and taking her on field trips.
Doris loved knitting, sewing, quilting, basket making, doing German crossword puzzles, and tending to all her beautiful flowers. She was an amazing cook and continued to make traditional German foods to share with all. Most important to her was spending time with her family and her grand dogs.
Doris had many significant obstacles in her life. None of them ever got in her way, there was nothing that she couldn’t do. She was one of the strongest women you would ever meet.
Doris will be deeply missed by her children, Claudia VanKoningsveld, Ralph Koenig, Angela (Emanuel) Lopez; grandchildren, Mason Lopez, William Koenig, Ariel Lopez; grand dogs, Kali, Coal, Kai; sisters, Eva (Reinhard) Suppan, Gisela (Rudiger) Jentsch; sisters-in-law, Ursula Haarmann, Margret (Ellsworth) Steinbach; extended families, the Crowleys, the Barringers, the Wagners, the VanKoningsvelds; numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends.
In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband Rolf; brothers, Willi, Gerd; sisters, Christel, Edeltraud, Ursula; and best friend, Nancy.
A celebration of Doris’ life will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, 11:00am, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of the service. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please do something nice with your family.
A special thank you to her neighbors Joyce, Bruce, Sharon, and Tom for all your kindness and watching over our Mama.
Susan Devine says
Doris and I worked together at Gifford as assistants. She was always kind and professional. Always an advocate for the children. She was a good friend, I’m sure she will be missed by many.
Karen Ludwig says
Rob and I lived next door to your family from 1978 to 1991 and sadly needed to move as we expanded our family. We always enjoyed visiting with your mom as we were planting flowers and other yard work, getting the mail or just relaxing in the backyard. We sure loved her German accent and her no nonsense approach to life in general, but especially that little twinkle in her eyes when she was talking about her kids and family in Germany. She was a strong-willed lady and nothing ever seemed to get her down. Unfortunately, we are not able to make her visitation/service, but please know she had an impact in our lives and will always fondly remember her. Our sincere sympathy to you all. Love Rob, Karen Ludwig family
Bill and Mary Lou Killberg says
So sorry to hear of Doris’ passing. Always enjoyed talking with her when we would run into each other at the grocery store. She was always upbeat and would update me on her wonderful family.
You have our sincere sympathy. She was a kind lady and will be missed by many.
Rose Petersen says
I am so sorry to hear about Doris passing! We worked together at Gifford Elementary and always enjoyed talking to her about her students and her family. Such a kind person she will be sadly missed by all.
Jan Nelson says
I’m so sad to hear about Doris, I worked with her for years at Gifford School. Doris was so strong and a kind sweet lady. She knew how to work magic with the special needs children she helped. She truly made a difference. My sincere condolences to her family. Rest In Peace Doris.
Denise Freeman says
Claudia, Ralph and Angela,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. We go back to the days of the Westgate Cinema. When I read the obituary I had to let you know I care. My God bless you now and forever.