Paul Koenen, husband,father, artisit, P.G. Wodehouse fanatic and Marine, passed away Friday October 4th,2013 in Oak Park, Illinois, after a full and beautiful life. Paul was raised in Hanson, Kentucky. He eventually moved to Chicago , After receiving his art training at Western Kentucky University, Paul married the love of his life, Christine Rule, and moved to Cherry Point, North Carolina, to begin the journey in the United States Marines, he retired from the reserves after 25 years of service with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Paul and Christine settled in Chicago in 1957 where he continued his studies at the American Academy of Art. Paul worked in Chicago for 30 years as an advertising artist, art director and later, Director of Marketing Comunications at American Hospital Supplies. In 1987 , he and Chris moved to Saluda, North Carolina where he pursued painting and enthusiastically began teaching Watercolor. Paul helped found an art gallery in Asheville, N.C. Paul and Chris were active members of the Saluda Methodist Church. Paul leaves behind by his wife of 59 years, Christine nee Rule: his children Elizabeth (Robert) Seelback, Jane (Michael) McDonald, Harrison (Kay); grandfather to Ian, Cameron, Sinead, Carson; his brother, Leland (Ann); his sister Nina Mary Morgan; and cousin, Nancy (Myron) McLain. A Celebration of his wonderful life and work will be held this spring in Saluda, North Carolina. His life was filled with love, art, humor and service to his Country. He left the world a more beautiful place than when he entered.
Paul Koenen, husband,father, artisit, P.G. Wodehouse fanatic and Marine, passed away Friday October 4th,2013 in Oak Park, Illinois, after a full and beautiful life. Paul was raised in Hanson, Kentucky. He eventually moved to Chicago , After receiving his art training at Western Kentucky University, Paul married the love of his life, Christine Rule, and moved to Cherry Point, North Carolina, to begin the journey in the United States Marines, he retired from the reserves after 25 years of service with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Paul and Christine settled in Chicago in 1957 where he continued his studies at the American Academy of Art. Paul worked in Chicago for 30 years as an advertising artist, art director and later, Director of Marketing Comunications at American Hospital Supplies. In 1987 , he and Chris moved to Saluda, North Carolina where he pursued painting and enthusiastically began teaching Watercolor. Paul helped found an art gallery in Asheville, N.C. Paul and Chris were active members of the Saluda Methodist Church. Paul leaves behind by his wife of 59 years, Christine nee Rule: his children Elizabeth (Robert) Seelback, Jane (Michael) McDonald, Harrison (Kay); grandfather to Ian, Cameron, Sinead, Carson; his brother, Leland (Ann); his sister Nina Mary Morgan; and cousin, Nancy (Myron) McLain. A Celebration of his wonderful life and work will be held this spring in Saluda, North Carolina. His life was filled with love, art, humor and service to his Country. He left the world a more beautiful place than when he entered.
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