Lucille Pauline Koenig, the youngest of twelve children, born to John Peter Leibel and Margaret Marie (Tujetsch).  Lucille was born on January 12, 1932 at Burke South Dakota.  She grew up in the local school graduating from the Burke High School in 1949.  She died on Sunday, May 28th 2023 at the age of 91.

Lucille was united in marriage to Jerome Koenig on January 23rd, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Burke, SD.  They made their home on a ranch north of Fairfax South Dakota their entire lives together, where they operated the ranch, cement plant, and a trucking business through the years while raising four children together: Patricia Ann, Joan Irene, Jacqueline Ann, and Jeffrey Jerome.  Lucille owned and operated a laundromat, managed the VFW in Wagner, and ran the Brass Buckle in Fairfax.  Lucille worked at the Fort Randall Casino for 23 years until her retirement.  She was a member of the Catholic Alter Society.

Grateful for having shared her life, Lucille is survived by 3 daughters: Patty Koenig (Lyle) of Hot Springs, SD, Joan Pfaff (Kelly) of Mitchell , SD, and Jackie Whitcher of Athens, Texas; one son: Jeff Koenig of Omaha, Nebraska; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Lucille was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband Jerome in 2000; her sisters: Viola, Laverna, Marie, and Katherine: and her brothers: George, John, Paul, Dave, Lawrence, Leo, and Walter.

Lucille loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  Lucille had the 'Gift of Gab' and wonderful sense of humor that she would share with family and friends.  She also believed in telling it 'like it is'.  She worked very hard on the ranch, managing the restaurants, caring for her family, and leaving a legacy for all her kids.  Lucille loved her dogs which always brought a smile to her face.  She will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Bonesteel.  Burial will be in St Anthony's Cemetery, Fairfax.  There will be a rosary on Friday at 7:00 PM at the church.  Visitation will be one hour prior to both services at the church.