Carl August Koenig, age 83, of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on October 3, 1942 in Wendelin, Ohio to the late George & Edna (Feltz) Koenig. He married his love of his life and wife of 56 years Linda Nagel on April 19, 1969 and she survives in Maria Stein.

He is also survived by his children: Daniel & Kelly Koenig, Maria Stein, Denise & Sean Suttman, Mason, Ohio, David & Mandy Koenig, Maria Stein. Grandchildren: Kyle Koenig, Ryan & Olivia Koenig, Kelsey Koenig & Fiancé Nathan Ungruhn, Lindsey Koenig, all of Maria Stein; Quinn, Addison Suttman of Mason; August Koenig of Maria Stein. His sisters: Rita Snider, Margaret Schmit, Joanne Koenig. His in-laws: Bill & Janice Nagel, Tim & Joyce Moeller.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his father & mother-in-law: Lewis & Dorothy Nagel; his siblings & in-laws: Frank & Dorothy Ann Koenig, Rosemary & Nick Pleiman, Lewis Snider, Donald Schmit, Edna Clara Koenig, John Nagel & Tim Nagel.

Carl was a faithful and devoted servant as a member of St. John the Baptist Parish, where he served as an usher and a server. After retirement he chose to attend daily Mass. He was a member of the Knights of St. John's and helped with the monthly Chicken Fry. He was an Army Veteran having served in the National Guard. Carl volunteered countless hours at the Country Fest, the Shrine, Maron Local Schools, and for anyone who asked for help. Carl was known for his ability to fix just about anything, his clever inventions that solved everyday problems, and his exceptional woodworking skills. From furniture & clocks to bookshelves & clothing racks, his handcrafted creations are in so many homes that the family has lost count.

He worked for Midmark Corporation for 44 years in quality assurance, beginning his career as a welder. After retiring, he made cabinets and doors for a local woodworker. An avid Flyer fanatic, Carl especially enjoyed watching his kids' and grandkids' sporting activities, plays, cheer competitions and whatever they were involved in. Carl lived by his father's motto: "Leave it better than you found it." He believed that "there's always room for ice cream-it fills in the cracks."

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, Ohio.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, on Monday, January 26 from 2 to 8 PM and on Tuesday, January 27 from 9 to 10 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fire and Recovery, Marion Local Athletic Booters, EverHeart Hospice or Grand Lake Hospice.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.