Age 84 of Inver Grove Heights
Gilbert passed away peacefully April 10, 2018 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Preceded in death by wife, Norma; parents, Arnold and Regina Koenigs; sister Bonita Streit; and brother, Marvin Koenigs. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Debbie; siblings Mary Ann Klapperich, brother Bernie (Judy) Koenigs, Aggie (Maynard) Theobald, Geni Detviler, and Geri (Roger) Fisher; sister-in-law Eileen Koenigs; and numerous nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends. Gilbert loved gardening, church activities, fishing, traveling, dancing to old time music, and volunteering. He was a 38-year employee of Northern States Power (Xcel Energy). Visitation from 4 to 7 PM, Thursday, May 17 at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, May 18, also at the Church of St. Patrick with visitation 9:30-10:30 AM prior to Mass. Interment Church of St. Patrick Cemetery.