Gary L. Koch

Entered into Eternal Life Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the age of 73. Preceded in death by his parents Ervin and Alice, and his brother Joesph (Rose). Father of Bryan and Christopher Koch, and Kathryn (Robert) Scheer. Grandfather of Simon, Ethan, Lilianna, Avery, and Mackenzie. Brother of Lois(the late Harold) Wawrzyn, Erv (the late Sharon), Gordy (Melanie) and Don (the late Paula). Further survived by Jean Koch and beloved step-families, by faithful friends Harold Haase, Harold Phillipi, Bill (Jeneen) Seals, Wally Welleman, Kathy Burke, and by nieces, nephews, and other friends. Gary was a Vietnam War Veteran and Retiree of A.O. Smith. Gary 's philosophy of life was simple: We are put on Earth to help one another. Visitation at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, on Thursday, June 14 from 10:30 - 11:15AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30AM.