She is remembered as a very dedicated educator who maintained high standards as a professional educator and in her personal life.  Her contributions to the students of Elmbrook (some of whom are currently educators in Elmbrook) were significant. She was active in sports and outdoor activities and particularly enjoyed swimming and gardening along with many dogs over her long life. 

Bunnie was part of the Elmbrook Education Foundation's Legacy Circle which is comprised of those who have named the EEF (and/or the Lancer-Spartan Scholarship Fund) in their will.  Her estate was recently settled which resulted in a leadership gift to the Foundation's Scholarship Program in her honor.  This gift will fund the 2012 Bunnie Koenings Memorial Scholarship and will be awarded to a graduate from either BEHS or BCHS. 

Memorial gifts in Bunnie's honor can be sent to the Elmbrook Education Foundation, P.O. Box 206, Brookfield, WI  53008.  The Foundation intends to direct memorial gifts to fund a 2nd scholarship in her name so that an award can be made at each High School in her honor AND/OR make a memorial donation to the Elmbrook Staff Lead the Way fund to be permanently recognized in the endowment display outside of the Board room at CAO.  The final direction will depend on the balance of Bunnie's fund at the time scholarship awards are presented in May 2012.