Obituary of Raymond Koenig

<h1>Raymond Koenig</h1> 1930-2007 After a lengthy illness at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Ray passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at age of 76. Beloved husband of Doreen (Kennedy); loving father of Patricia Koenig (Patrick Grieve) and Carole Hayes (Cecil); cherished grandfather of Daniel and Jennifer Hayes. Ray was predeceased by his first wife Lois (Holrod); his infant son Mark; parents Roy and Winnifred Koenig and his sister Ruth Koenig. Ray began the Physics Department at Wilfrid Laurier University (1963) and dedicated his life to teaching Physics and Astronomy. His passions were his family, his teaching and his faith. Friends are invited to share their memories of Ray with his family at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Ray’s life and faith will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at 11 a.m. A reception will then be held in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home followed by interment at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Condolences for the family and donations to the Raymond Koenig Award in Physics, Wilfrid Laurier University or Parkwood Mennonite Home Family Council may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Ray, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.