Karin E. Koontz, age 79, of Quincy, died on June 20, 2026 at Good Samaritan Home. She was born on September 27, 1946 in Germany, the daughter of Semion and Anna (Wurth) Konkow. She married Terry Koontz on July 22, 1972, he preceded her in death.

Karin was always very proud of her heritage. Her father was born in Russia, and her mother was born in Germany. The two met during World War II and later emigrated to the United States. When her parents emigrated, Karin was one of five children and there was one more on the way.

Karin was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.

She was devoted to her husband Terry. They were members of the Elks Club and the Quincy Boat Club. She loved their 1979 Chevy Scottsdale truck and spending time boating or shopping in her free time, especially for home décor.

Karin dearly loved her Schnauzer dogs starting with ‘Barney’ and her Devon Rex cats. She would groom them herself, so that they would be perfect.

She was employed at Gardner Denver for many years, ending up retiring as the head of the Payroll Department.

As a young women, Karin made floral arrangements for local grocery stores. She continued with making floral arrangements over the years. Some family members would say that she was obsessed with making her floral arrangements for every season and event. Planting her flowers in her garden further showed her love of flowers.

Family events were very special to Karin, and she greatly enjoyed having the family over to her home. The family reunions over the years were another wonderful opportunity to travel.

She is survived by her siblings, Gundrun Terronez and Alexandra (Ven) Feathering II; A brother in law Randy Schutte (Nani). Nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Seigfried and Eberhard Jucknies, and one sister Marianne “Nani” Schutte.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM at Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Homeward Bound. Service arrangements are with the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.