Mr. Howard Koenen, 96, formerly of Murray, died Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Paris Healthcare and Rehab, Paris, Tennessee. Mr. Koenen was born June 30, 1919 in Port Chester, New York to the late Hans and Grace Koenen. On November 16, 1942, he married his wife, the late Urbena Starks. Mr. Koenen was a veteran who served in World War ll and was stationed at Camp Tyson in Tennessee. He was owner of Starks Hardware in Murray until it closed in 1984. Howard was a member of the Lions Club; faithfully served on the Murray City Council and was a devoted member of the Murray Senior Citizens Center board of directors. Mr. Koenen is survived by two daughters, Kathy Koenen of Murray and Cindy Meador (Bruce Hasty) of Deer River, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Kate Matheny and Alissa Helms (Nic). The family is planning a memorial service to honor Mr. Koenan in the spring. Imes Funeral Home and Crematory, downtown Murray has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences available at www.imesfh.com