KOENNING: Henry John
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April 21, 1933 β August 2, 2015
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Mr. Henry John Koenning of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, (and formerly of Bruno, SK), passed away unexpectedly at his Bruno district farm on Sunday, August 2, 2015. He was 82 years of age. Henry was born on April 21st, 1933 a twin to Herman Koenning; a son to Henry and Mary (nee Danylchuck) Koenning. Henry was born and raised on the Koenning homestead near Bruno, Sask. which was established in 1903. He attended Hoffman School up to grade 8. Henry worked for local neighbours and then at a farm in Marengo, SK, until the time he returned to work locally at a farm near Bruno. After his father passed away in 1958, he returned to the family farm to help his mother Mary farm and care for his little sister, Sophie. Henry enjoyed tackling farm tasks with his teams of horses and never complained about hard labour. In his early years, Henry enjoyed picking berries with his sister Helen, riding horse with his sister Sophie and the many hours he spent making memories with his brothers Herman, George and Walter. Henry worked hard and endured many trials and triumphs throughout his life, yet he never complained and always made the best of what he had. He was always happy and enjoyed the simple things in life like spending time with his family and friends. Henry spent countless hours with his nieces Sheila and Guenette and nephew Shawn as they grew up and more recently with their families. One of Henryβs most enjoyed past times was attending many auction marts for miles around; he loved to buy and sell and often talked about the people he met and the friends he made. Often, he was accompanied by his dear friend Leander Felix; hundreds of miles did not stop them from attending sales. During the past few years, he especially enjoyed joining the Weiman family on their cattle drives. His life was dedicated to the family farm, passionately caring for the land and livestock all his life. Henry was a kind soul that touched the hearts of all those who knew him. His blue eyes, gentle large hands and tall stance captivated people. He was known to many as very compassionate and kind; the gentle giant cowboy and Uncle Heine. Henry moved to a unit at Bethany Pioneer Village to βretireβ in the fall of 2014 however, almost daily, he made trips back to the place he loved, his farm. Henry passed away at the place where he lived and loved all his life. Henry is survived by two sisters, one brother: Helen(Morris) Kapustianyk and family, Eugene Kapustianyk and daughter Alicia(Jack) Reddekop, Myrna(Michael) Campbell, Mory(Dina) Kapustianyk and children Grace and Anya, Bernie(Ali Lyn) Kapustianyk and daughter Marlissa, and Martin Kapustianyk; Walter(Lyla) Koenning and family, Kelly(Bob) Pupetz and son Justin(Sammie) and children Justyce, Zander, Jayten, and Ryki and her children Daniel, Jacob and Landon, Kory(Karen) Koenning and children Chad and Kole, Chris(Stacey) Koenning and children Kelsey, Jared and Kiley; and Sophie Koenning and family, Shawn Prestupa, Sheila Bautz and children Boden, Tritan, Tyrell and Liam, Guenette(Ryan) Bautz and children Paige, Spencer, Jasmin and Tuker. He was predeceased by parents, Henry B. and Mary (nee Danylchuck) Koenning; two brothers: his twin, Herman Koenning, and George Koenning; twin nephews, Peter and Paul Kapustianyk; and by nephew-in-law, Dean Bautz. The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Bruno R.C. Church, Bruno, on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Ackerman, OSB. Others taking part were: Kory Koenning, crossbearer; Shawn Prestupa, urnbearer; Spencer Bautz and Jasmin Bautz, scripture readers; Rochelle Fiolleua, intentions, Neil and Carol Weiman, giftbearers; Beaty Krentz and Lorraine Yungwirth, memorial table attendants. Music ministry was provided by organist Annie Moritz, vocalist, Paige Bautz, vocalist/guitarist Dion Niebrugge, and the Bruno Parish Choir. An honor guard was formed by great-nieces-and-nephews, Paige, Spencer, Jasmin, Tuker, Boden, Tritan, Tyrell and Liam along with a Tribute to Uncle Heine β βHe Walked on Waterβ and βThe House that Built Meβ. Honorary pallbearers were Neil Weiman, Terry Weiman, Leander Felix, Ryan Bautz, Chris Koenning, Kory Koenning, and all others who shared in Henryβs life. Interment followed at St. Bruno R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either Stars Air Ambulance or the St. Bruno Parish Building Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
