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Liberty Coach Founder Frank Konigseder Dies

19.02.2026 00:43 1 min 1 source
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Liberty Coach Founder Frank Konigseder Dies
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Frank Konigseder Sr., founder and president of Liberty Coach, passed away on February 12 at age 88. The company he founded in 1972 is the oldest continuously operating Prevost coach converter and is recognized for producing premium motorhomes.

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