Mr. James "Jim" Raymond Koenig

In loving memory of USAF CMSgt. (Retired) James Raymond Koenig January 1, 1946 - July 16, 2025. James Raymond “Jim” Koenig of Millbrook, Alabama, passed away July 16, 2025, after a short illness with inoperable cancer. Jim was born in Buffalo¸ New York, to parents, Mary Frances Ryan Koenig and Frederick H Koenig (both deceased). Jim was also predeceased by two sisters, Frances Koenig and Margaret Koenig. Jim has two nieces Krista M. Richards and Kimberly A. Richards Brown (Gregory) and their son, William, Pennsylvania brother-in-law Bob Richards (Diane) Lockport, NY. After graduation from Bishop Gibbons High School, Niagara Falls, Jim was employed at Bethlehem Steel and Remington Rand, then joined the Air Force. Jim served in the Air Force 1966-1969 as Medic in Spain. He left the Air Force returning to Akron, Ohio where he worked for a local optician. His time in Spain kept him yearning to see more of the world so Jim returned to the Air Force. He was stationed at Sheppard AFB in Texas as a pharmacy tech; then was stationed in Mather AFB in Sacramento, CA. In March 1972-1974 stationed at Misawa AB in Japan; January 1975 to November 1979 Jim served at Yokota AB outside of Tokyo. There he met and married his Japanese ‘souvenir’, Setsuko. Jim and his bride returned to Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL in 1979 as an ophthalmology tech. The same year he earned promotion to Chief Master Sargent. He retired from the Air Force in 1992 but continued to work as optician at the base exchange then as a pharmacy tech at Jackson Hospital. Jim attended Troy State University in Montgomery, AL and achieved Deans list honors. Jim faithfully attended Grace Chapel at Maxwell Air Force Base since 1979 and received Honors of 4th Degree Knight as a member of Knights of Columbus. Jim was also a member of the American Legion 133 of Millbrook, Al. September 1995 Jim began a second career with the State of Alabama as a WIC Administrator. His wife passed away in October 2008 from pancreatic cancer. Jim retired from the state in 2014. He stated that he’ met a ‘nice and charming woman’ who had recently started work on the same floor as he did. He married that nice and charming woman’, Brenda Dockery, in late 2015. They have lived happily ever after with their three cats, Fluffy, Noggin, and Digit. This marriage gave Jim something he had never had, a family, as Brenda’s family loves him as their own, and he loved them dearly: Daughters, Angie Standridge Mitchell (John) Wetumpka, AL, grandsons Alex Mitchell, Irondale, AL and Ramsey Mitchell and Wife, Katie, Montgomery, AL; Dana Standridge Roberts (Chris), their sons, Eli and Ezra, Monterey Park, CA; Robin Standridge and children, Joshua, Ryann, and Kaeli Standridge, Austin, Texas. A visitation will be held at Brookside Funeral Home, Millbrook, on Tuesday, July 29th from 10:00-11:00 followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11:00 with Father Jeffrey Laible and Rev. Janet Krantz officiating. A graveside with full military honors will be held at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL the same day at 2PM. As flowers are not accepted at the cemetery, floral arrangements are discouraged. However, if remembrances in honor of Jim’s life are desired, donations may be given to any of the following, or a charity of your choosing: Holy Family Catholic Community, Grace Chapel, 101 Poplar St, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112 Humane Shelter of Elmore County, 255 Central Plank Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092 Robinson Springs Church, 5980 Main Street, Millbrook, AL 36054 The greatest honor for Jim is to remember his kindness, his generous spirit, his stories, his fun nature and his love. Always speak his name when you are reminded of your own memories with Jim. Sincerest gratitude from Jim’s wife, Brenda and his beloved second family. Praying God’s Grace upon each of you. Brenda wishes to extend a special thank you to nurses Gracelyn and Kimberlea for the care given Jim while in Cardiovascular ICU, Baptist South Hospital. Your kindness and gentle attention to Jim will always be remembered. Brookside Funeral Home, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens of Millbrook, AL directing.