If there is a service for Fred in St. Louis, I would love to attend. He was a mentor in media psychology and a friend!
Helen Friedman

I’m so sorry to just be learning of father’s passing. My husband David and I lived next door to him from 1992-1996 and shared an wonderful relationship as neighbors. On our visits to New Orleans afterwards, we often visited him and those visits were always insightful. May you be comforted in knowing how he touched those he encountered. My deepest sympathies are with you. 
  Markitta Jamison Travillion and David Travillion, formerly of 2725 Constance Street

Full obituary:

"Fredrick Koenig, 92, passed away on April 3rd at Lambeth House in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fred was born on August 28, 1927, to Ernest and Laura Koenig in St. Louis, Missouri, where he received his Bachelor's Degree from Washington University. After serving in World War II, he went on to receive a doctorate in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin and began his career as a professor of social psychology. He began teaching at Tulane University in 1965 and received Professor Emeritus status upon retirement in 2000. In 1985, he authored "Rumor in the Marketplace" and often served as an expert witness on commercial rumors. Outside of academia, Fred enjoyed collecting art, playing the bass fiddle, walking and biking through his Uptown neighborhood, and traveling the globe. He was a local thespian, an occasional contributor to The National Enquirer (much to the amusement of his family), and an avid storyteller; he had a terrible pun for every occasion, and no conversation with him was ever dull. He is survived by two daughters, Meredyth Friend (with Christoffer) and Rosamond Myers; a sister, Kathryn Koenig; grandchildren Avery, Carter, Christoffer, and Clifton; and longtime friend Joan Rogers. The family would like to thank the staff at Lambeth House for their care and compassion. Fred's memory may be honored with donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)."

Hi Helen - I'm Avery, Fred's granddaughter. Thank you so much for your kind words. He was a wonderful man and is sorely missed. Given the current state of things we're unable to plan a service or memorial at this time but we are hoping to be able to do so later in the year, either in St. Louis or in New Orleans. 

 I was so fond of Fred! He was the one who originally urged me to conduct media training on doing radio at APA conventions. I protested that I had only a hosted a few years (on KDHX), but he persisted and because of him,  for years I presented on doing media interviews as host and guest and became quite active in APA's Divison 46, Media Psychology. Fred was so affable and good humored. With his St. Louis roots, he came to St. Louis and we met for dinner.  I will miss him! I would love to attend services or a memorial. Please lt me know if one is planned. Helen Friedman, St. Louis

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Frederick Walter Koenig

August 28, 1927 – April 3, 2020

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

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