James L. Koch
October 30, 1935 ~ April 16, 2015
James Lawler Koch, age 79 of Forest Lake, passed away April 16, 2015 surrounded by his family. James is preceded in death by parents, John F. and Marie (Lawler) Koch; brother, John E. Koch; sister, Donna Dieringer; and niece; Molly Friedman. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Friedman) Koch; children, Michael (Kathy) Koch, James (Laurie) Koch, Mary (Douglas) Weiher, and John (Kara) Koch; ten grandchildren, Kristen (Jason), Ryan (Darren), Rachel (Anders), Douglas Alex, Hannah, Jake, Mackenzie, Connor, Isabella, and Franklin; twin great grandchildren, Ava and Ethan; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Koch; and brother-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Friedman. Special thanks to the VA doctors and staff for the exceptional care James received. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2015, St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until time of mass. Family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to VA - Fisher House Program, 111 Rockville Pike - Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850 or donations@fisherhouse.org. Aloha Oe
May God be with you during this hard time, sending prayers to the Koch Family.
Went to school with Kristen
My deepest sympathy to the Koch Family sending prayers to all of you
Sweet Kathy,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Sending you a big hug.
There was a group of us guys that basically grew up over at the Koch’s house and out on the slopes skiing when we could. So many great memories. I wish I could be there for the ceremony. I will pay my respects when I return. Thoughts and prayers from the Blackbird family.
Semper Fi Jim!
Kathy,
I am so very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. lot of love
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Jim’s military service to our nation and as an American Legion member.
Kathy – my thoughts, prayers and love are with you in the passing of your husband. In the words of a Native American saying, “They are not gone who live in the hearts of those they leave behind”…..may your memories be your strength and guide in the days and years ahead!!
Kathy and Family, so sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy, loved his family so much. Was always fun to visit
with. May he rest in peace.
Jim, I am so glad I got to see you before you went to your eternal place. You have always been a very special person and we will miss you a lot. We will all be together some day – keep the lights on.