Obituary for Kendall Koenen | Locke Funeral Services

Kendall Koenen

March 9, 1962 - November 25, 2024

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Celebration of Life

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Starting at 11:00 AM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Memorial Gathering

Thursday, December 5, 2024

From 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Memorial Service

Spring 2025

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May be directed to the family

Kendall Jay Koenen, 62, of Parkersburg, peacefully entered eternal life at his home on November 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Kendall was born on March 9, 1962, in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Justin and Elaine (Haats) Koenen. Kendall graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1980 and from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985. He married Teri Fox on June 18, 1988, in Waterloo, and the couple was blessed with four children. Kendall worked as an engineering manager for DENSO International America where he retired in 2015.

Kendall loved life and loved his children and grandchildren, whom he considered his greatest accomplishments. He was a gearhead who loved to go fast and enjoyed racing cars and riding motorcycles. Kendall found joy in working on cars and taught his children how to repair them. He especially enjoyed classic rock music and singing along with various artists. As a trumpet player in his youth, Kendall took pride in attending his children's band and choir concerts and their various school activities. He loved being PePa to his grandchildren and would say that visits with them were the best medicine and ended every visit or video chat by flashing the peace sign. Above all else, Kendall loved the Lord and his church family as he was a member of Pleasant Valley Reformed Church in Holland.

He was preceded in death by his father, Justin Koenen, and his in-laws, C. Lee and Rita Fox.

Kendall is survived by his wife, Teri of Parkersburg; children, Lea (Ryan) Jones and their children, Ayla, Isaiah, and Violet, of Peculiar, MO, Laura (Dustin) Korkow and their daughter, Millie, of Waterloo, Jessica (Kent) Efkamp and their children, Lucas Jay and Cole of Johnston, and Justin (Olivia) Koenen of Largo, FL; mother, Elaine Koenen of Waterloo; siblings, Corrine (Mark) Yarwood of Waterloo and Daniel (Karen) Koenen of Ankeny; and many other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave, Waterloo. A memorial gathering will take place prior from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Koenen Family.

Locke at Tower Park is serving the family. Please visit lockefuneralservices.com to offer your condolences.

Condolences

My condolences go out to all of Kendall's family. Kendall was one of my best friends throughout all my school years. This news hits me with a very heavy heart. Prayers that all of Kendall's family and friends find Peace in Christ.

Chris Schaefer

Terri , to you and your family and friends I am so very sorry to hear of Kendall passing. Covering you with thoughts and prayers.Absent from earth,a deposit in Heaven. Into the presense of Jesus. Sincerely, Roma Ries

Roma Ries

My sympathies to the family. Another angel to now guard us.

Peg Ortner Marmie

Oh goodness Teri, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about your husband's death. I am extending my deepest sympathies and my prayers for you and all of your family. I am so sorry.

Theresa Kullen

My heart is saddened by your loss. May God offer you comfort with the wonderful memories you have together. Many hugs and prayers to everyone.

Karen Ryan

My prayers go out to Kendall’s family. He was one of my great friends at Orange, Hoover, and West High. We enjoyed many great times together golfing, jazz band, and cars. I will miss him.

Michael Gross

We are so sorry to learn of Kendall’s death. Sending deepest sympathy to you, Teri, and your family.

Dee and Dave Vandeventer.

I can't express how sorry I am. I have such wonderful remembrances of having this family as neighbors. Love to all.

Joyce Kolpek

Teri, our hearts go out to you. May your love and memories guide you and your family through this sad time in your lives. You are all in our prayers and thoughts, God be with you.

Bob and Cathy Schwake

Priscilla and I are so very sorry to hear of Kendall's passing. Though did not know him personally...I felt as if I did through the many stories and memories that Justin shared with me during the few years that we worked together in St. Pete FL. I could tell from Justin's stories what a great and positive impact Kendall had on the lives of his family and loved ones. May you rest in peace Kendall.

Rick Swartz

Teri, we were so sad to hear of Kendals passing. What I remember most at family gatherings is Kendal greeting us with that smile of his, making us feel like it had been weeks instead of years since the last time we had seen him. He will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

David and Annamarie Osland

Kendall will be missed but remembered by each of us in our hearts. My heartfelt condolences to his family. We had many fun times growing up in and around the Klingaman Addition and attending Orange, Hoover & West. Those memories will live on forever. Blessings to all.

Deb Pullin-Van Auken

Sending deepest sympathy to the family. I knew Kendall from grade school and on, he will be missed.

Pamela Fehlhafer (Fettkether)

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