It is with heavy hearts that our family announces that Izaak Joseph Koenig passed away on September 4, 2025 at the age of 19.

Izaak was born on Nov 4, 2005 in Yankton, SD to Brad Koenig and Evonne Bentz DeLong. From his younger days of building forts, collecting rocks and beginning to draw, it was clear he was going to be a tender hearted, loving person that had a special gift for art, gaming, financial matters, people and animals.

He welded by day, then welded more and gamed by night, sometimes way late into the night. Not every 19 year old was able to day-trade cryptocurrency and stocks but Izaak could! He would delve into and research a subject matter he had interest in until he fully understood it. His passion for welding was just beginning to flourish with the amazing sculptures that he built without templates or plans, the welder and torch being powered directly by his creative and artistic mind. His drawings and ideas would blossom into life size 3D metal sculptures. His whole demeanor would shine when someone would ask about his latest sculpture he was working on. He had so many plans and so much in store for him in the coming years.

He made a profound impact on everyone he met with his creative ideas and tender heart.  He will be remembered for his infectious laugh, sideways looks and gentle spirit as well as his love for his cat Finka, hanging with his closest friends, gaming, art, welding and most recently, investing.  His memory as a loving son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandson and friend will be cherished by his loving family and friends, especially his parents, Brad (Sonya Wendell) & Evonne & Justin, his siblings Elenna, Ezekiel & Izaria, Ethan & John, Tori, Madyson & Cason, his grandparents Norbert & Judy Koenig, John Bentz (Laree Pritchett) and Elaine & Scott Angel, his Aunts & Uncles Derek & Carmalita Bentz, Steve & Kim Koenig, Doug & Lenahe Koenig and Tammy & Micky Neilan along with a host of relatives and friends.

After a courageous and prolonged battle with depression and anxiety, Izaak's pain became too great for him to bear. He is now rejoined with his beloved  parakeet Pappy.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Izaak's memory to Rising Hope Counseling, LLC in Burke, SD.(admin@risinghope.com) or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (supporting.afsp.com). Other monetary donations may be made directly to the family.

If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health concerns or suicidal thoughts we encourage you to express your feelings to a trusted friend or family member. You may contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by calling or texting 988 where a trained professional is always available to field your concerns in a confidential way and provide valuable resources to you. You may also text 741741 and a trained volunteer crisis counselor will respond to you, often within minutes. It's ok to not be ok, just please talk to someone.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Fairfax City Hall.  Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Fairfax.  There will be a prayer service on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Hall.  Visitation one hour prior to both services at the Hall.