RUTH MARY PARKISON KOENIG, 87, died on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident at home the preceding day. She was married to Edward Koenig of Fort Wayne; he survives. She was employed by Fort Wayne Community Schools for 22 years as the secretary of Maplewood Elementary School and an additional 13 years as Administrative Secretary at the F.W.C.S. Administration Center. "She was deeply loved by her family and a confidante to all in need." She enjoyed volunteering at the Anthony Wayne Church of God Mission House and was a long time member of the Pro To chapter of Allen County Extension Homemakers. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends. Ruth Mary and her husband, Ed had strong ties to their Fort Wayne home and activities, but also wintered in Lakeland, Fla., enjoying an active social life full of activities and friends. She was also survived by her sister, Marge Clendenen; daughter, Barbara (Rick) Dahman; stepchildren, Sharon Stauffer, Paula Koenig and Bill Koenig; four grandchildren, Kelley (Eric) Nelson, Andrew Dahman, Robert Marks, and Chris (Gretchen) Marks; four step-grandchildren, Laura Stauffer, Cameron Stauffer, Mason Koenig, and Nolan Koenig; 11 great-grandchildren; and many loved and loving nieces and nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Parkison, in 1985; and daughter, Janet Marks, in 1996. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Faith United Methodist Church, 207 E. DeWald, Fort Wayne. Visitation is from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne. There will be a private graveside service Saturday morning at Prairie Grove Cemetery for family members. Memorials may be designated to Faith United Methodist Church. To leave condolences, please visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com



Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on September 27, 2012 .