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Portrait of Harold and Maureen Koenen
In loving memory

Harold and Maureen Koenen

August 5, 1931 – February 16, 2026
Lived 94 years
Superior, WI
Life story

Harold and Maureen’s love story was one of steady devotion, shared adventures, and a lifetime of choosing each other every single day.

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Seventy-two years they walked hand in hand, Through seasons of joy and the shifting sands. From Superior’s shoreline to faraway places, They made memories living out of their suitcases.

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She filled every room with laughter and light, He stood beside her, steady and quiet. Together they traveled around the world, Two hearts still dancing like newlyweds.

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Morning coffee, gardens in bloom, Quilts on the frame, news talk drifting through the room. Stories retold in Maureen’s embellished way, Harold smiling beside her day after day.

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Through every mile and all life would bring, Their love became a constant thing— A hand to hold, a faithful friend, A bond that time could never end.

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Now side by side once more they rest, Together again, where love is endless. And all who knew them carry this true: The world was brighter because of the two.

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The world Harold knew

Family milestones in gold, history for context

1931
Born August 5
1931
Harold Was Born
1934
Maureen Was Born
1939
Harold was 8 when World War II began in Europe
1941
Harold was 10 when the United States entered World War II
1951
Harold Graduated From East High School
1951
Harold was 20 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1952
Maureen Graduated From Central High School
1952
Harold and Maureen Were Married
1969
Harold was 38 when "Sesame Street" debuted
1976
Harold was 45 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1981
Harold was 50 when MTV began broadcasting
1992
Harold and Maureen Celebrate 40 Years Together
1998
Harold was 67 when Google was founded
2002
Harold and Maureen Celebrate 50 Years Together
2005
Harold was 74 when the first video was posted to YouTube
2012
Harold and Maureen Celebrate 60 Years Together
2014
Harold was 83 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2022
Harold was 91 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2024
Maureen Passed Away
2026
Harold Passed Away
2026
Passed away February 16, age 94
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