George Getz Koenig, 67

George Getz Koenig, 67, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

He will be laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with memorial services to be held at a later date.

George was born on July 24, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Edward and Saray Koenig. He grew up and attended schools in the Philadelphia area.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 16, and retired 23 years later. He spent most of his military career stationed in Germany, and he did two tours in Vietnam.

He married Olivia Stone in Massachusetts in 1961, and they divorced three years later.

In 1988 he moved to Sandpoint, Idaho to be closer to family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends here and in Germany.

He was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

George enjoyed his golden retriever "Rudy," bowling, and boating.

He is survived by his daughter, Danette Balsam of Fitchburg, Mass.; two sisters, Saray (John) Zeazeas of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Barbara Hughes of Turnersville, N.J.; and an aunt, Elynor Sassone of New Hope, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Koenig and Saray Bell; and a son, Edward K. Koenig.

Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 211 S. Lincoln, Sandpoint, ID 83864; or the Panhandle Animal Shelter, 870 Kootenai Cutoff Road, Ponderay, ID 83852.

Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements.

Please visit George's online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.