Allen I. Koenig

Allen I. Koenig, 78, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016, with family at his bedside at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Marys Campus in Rochester. He was an incredible husband, a loving father, proud grandpa, caring brother, and loyal friend to many. Al was an involved member of the community and was the proud owner and founder of Midwest Specialized Transportation in Rochester, Minnesota. He was a natural leader as he served as past chairman of Heavy Specialized Carriers Conference of the American Trucking Association, past chairman of Minnesota Trucking Association, past chairman of the American Truck Historical Society, the president of the Rochester Shrine Club, past potentate of the Osman Shrine-St. Paul, Trustee of the Osman Temple, Board of Governors for the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, past director of the Royal Order of Jesters, 33rd degree Mason, member of Rochester Lodge #21, AF AM, Red Cross of Constatine, Valley of Rochester Scottish Rite, and Home Commandgry #8. Als mission in life was to leave the world a better place than he found it. As his family, we believe he did just that. He had a true passion for history and was an avid collector of transportation memorabilia. Al was survived by his wife of 56 years, Anne, children Chris (Oronoco), Nancee (Rochester), and David (Hay Creek), grandchildren; Amelia, Jessica, Noah, Noelle, Keagan, and three step-grandchildren; sister Lois Klindworth (Red Wing); daughters- in-law Denise and Robin; son-in-law to-be Shannon Ruechel. He isproceededin death by his parents, Arthur and Frieda, brother, Duane, and dog, Kenworth (Kenny). A funeral service honoring Als life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes Chapel 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN Visitation will be Monday, August 22, 2016 from 4 7 pm with a Masonic Service held at 6:30 p.m. at Ranfranz and Vine. The visitation will also be 1 hr prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in the Oronoco Cemetery Memorials are preferred to the Shriners Childrens Hospital. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com