Margaret R. Koenig
05/06/1929 – 09/17/2020
Margaret was born in Salem, Oregon to Carter and Charlotte Keene. She grew up in Gervais where she lived most of her life before moving to Woodburn in 2015.
Margaret graduated from Gervais High School and married William Koenig on June 19, 1947. She worked as a bookkeeper for St. Paul Feed and Supply prior to retiring. Margaret was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, reading, and jigsaw puzzles.
Margaret is survived by daughters Nancy (Firmino) Machado, Shirley (Greg) Kovac and daughter in-law Cindy Koenig. Grandchildren Jessica Van Horn, Michelle (Adam) Axtell, Heather Koenig, Brian (Maria) Koenig, Marty Kovach, Valerie Kovach, and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carter and Charlotte Keene, husband William Koenig, daughter Valerie Koenig, son Philip Koenig, sisters Alma Andreas and Rosalie Grassman, and brother Alfred Keene.
Viewing will be on Wednesday, September 23rd from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at Cornwell Colonial Chapel in Woodburn. Prayer vigil will begin on Thursday, September 24th at 9:30 a.m. with mass service at 10:00 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church in Gervais. Vault interment following at Belcrest Memorial Cemetery in Salem.
Due to current circumstances, space for attendance will be limited. Please contact Nancy Machado for additional information.