KOENIG, Daniel (Dan), affectionately known as “Dan the Man”, went to his Heavenly home July 16, 2024. Dan was born in Belleville, Illinois on September 22, 1958. While living there, he faithfully attended church and also was involved in Scouting and Little League baseball. His first job was delivering newspapers along with his brother.
In 1971, Dan and his family moved to Tampa, Florida. He continued his Scouting, winning many awards for “Top Salesman”, whether it was candy or fish fry tickets. We imagine that even if you were on a diet or didn’t like fish, Dan could talk you into buying whatever he was selling. He then began a 30-plus year career with Kash n’ Karry/Sweetbay.
As a faithful First Reformed Church of Tampa member, Dan helped with folding Sunday bulletins and was the official “sign-up person” in charge of the Out-to-Supper Bunch. There again, when Dan approached them, folks signed up!
Dan loved baseball, first the Atlanta Braves, then the Rays, but he lived and breathed the Bucs! He knew their schedule by heart and did not miss watching a game, cheering loud enough that neighbors probably heard him. His room was like a Bucs museum.
After Dan retired, he joined a bowling league. He loved bowling 2-3 times a week, always getting there early (thanks to dear friends picking him up), to go up and down the lanes to visit with everyone and have a hot dog, or 2, minus the bun!
For the past year, Dan resided at Colonnade at Carrollwood. While there, he enjoyed his bingo games, ice cream socials, rummy and karaoke. He made many friends there, both staff and residents. They joked with him, danced with him, loved and cared for him.
No matter what Dan was doing, he touched everyone he met with his smile and bubbly personality. Everyone loved and was blessed to have known “Dan the Man”!
Dan’s family will always love and miss him, but we know that he is healed, whole and Home! Praise God!
Dan is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Helen and Donald Koenig, and his nephew, Jonathon Conte. He is survived by his brother David (Elizabeth) Koenig, sister Kathy (Steve) Conte, niece Sarah (Ben) Morse, nephews Anthony Conte and David (Amber) Koenig, along with great-niece Addisyn Morse and great-nephew Brayden Morse, all of whom Dan loved so very much!
Service will be held Wednesday, July 24 at First Reformed Church of Tampa, 8283 W. Hillsborough Avenue. Visitation will be from 10-11 am. followed by service at 11, officiated by Pastor Dave Hubbartt.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough County or First Reformed Church of Tampa.
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