Lance Koenig

The Forum, Fargo, North Dakota

Staff Sergeant Lance J. Koenig

Obituaries - 09/27/2004

Staff Sergeant Lance J. Koenig, age 33, of Fargo, ND, formerly of Carrington, ND, a member of the North Dakota National Guard 141st Engineer Combat Battalion, died Wednesday, September 22, 2004, near the northern Iraq city of Tikrit, as a result of a roadside bomb explosion.

Lance J. Koenig was born December 31, 1970, at Garrison, ND, the son of Robert and Lynnette (Lord) Koenig. As an infant, he moved with his family to Carrington, ND, where he was raised and attended school. Lance was a three-time ND State Wrestling Champion, and was undefeated his senior year. He was an All-State Linebacker in football in 1988-89. In 1989, Lance graduated from Carrington High School. He was the No. 1 NDSU (Fargo, ND) wrestling recruit in 1989, and went on to become a three-time All American Wrestler. On December 26, 1992, Lance was united in marriage to Angela Ziemkowski at Carrington. They made their home in Fargo, and he was employed by Fabricators Supply.

Lance was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. As part of his devotion to his daughter, he coached Alexandra’s soccer team until the time of his deployment. Lance was an avid player, be it playing cards, board games or wrestling with his daughters. He enjoyed attending various sporting events with his family, hunting with his friends, and could always find time for a game of golf.

He is survived by his wife, Angie of Fargo; two daughters, Alexandra (12) and Brooklynn (2), both at home in Fargo; his parents, Robert and Lynnette Koenig of Carrington; three brothers, Leland (Mary) of New Rockford, ND, Rev. Leslie (Julie) of Aberdeen, SD, and Lane of Carrington; one sister, Lori (Darrin) Arneson of Fargo; and his grandparents, Lyle and Bessie Lord of Frazee, MN; and nieces & nephews.

Lance was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lisa, and his grandparents, Ferdinand and Susan Koenig.

The family suggests memorials to: Company B 141 Family Support, 1417 - 5th Ave SW, Jamestown, ND 58401 or a charity of your choice.

Funeral Services: 2:00 PM Thursday, Sept. 30, Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington.

Visitation: Wednesday 1PM - 8:30PM, and Thursday 9AM - Noon, Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.