Emma Koenig

Emma Koenig, 91, of Cecil, formerly of Gillett, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. She was born May 17, 1924, in Gillett, daughter of the late Herman and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Giese) Yaeger and graduated from Gillett High School in 1942. Emma married Orland S. Koenig on July 22, 1944, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gillett, and together they shared 66 loving years of marriage before Orland passed in 2011. Emma and Orland farmed in the Gillett area until the late 1960s, after which they moved to Cecil. Emma was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church (now Faith United Church) of Gillett, where she served on the mission and home finance committees for several years and taught Sunday School. Her faith was so dear to her heart. Emma enjoyed being outdoors gardening, and she loved animals and hosting parties at her home. She was most fond of spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her fun and outgoing personality will be dearly missed. Emma is survived by her sons, Orland C. (Betty) Koenig of De Pere, and Wayne Koenig, of Cecil; six grandchildren, Mike, Brian (Megan), Tanya (special friend, Brian), Mary Lynn (Shannon), Michelle and Roberta; seven great-grandchildren, Tyler and Derek, Addison and Gavin and Justin, Cheyenne and Wesley; and a son-in-law, Gerald Meier. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Romaine Meier, and an infant sister. Friends and relatives may call at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave. Green Bay). from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Visitation will continue Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Nicolet Memorial Gardens and Chapel Mausoleum, 2770 Bay Settlement Road, Green Bay, from 1-1:45 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Entombment will be in Nicolet Memorial Gardens Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com, or for more information, please call 920-432-4841. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Emma’s name. Emma’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at ManorCare West, Dr. Maltinski and to Pastor John Laatsch.