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Michael Koch, age 48, died Monday, April 22, 2013 due to an accident in Dexter. He was born May 25, 1964 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Paul C. and Rosemary (Birchmeier) Koch. Mike graduated from Dexter High School in 1982. He was a member of Local 190. He could fix or build anything. Mike spent all of his free time with his wife and kids. He enjoyed golfing and riding his bike, and loved to fix cars. On March 26, 1988, he married Susan Bell in Pinckney, and she survives. Other survivors include his mother of Dexter; three daughters, Katherine (Ian) Parish of Brooklyn, Elizabeth (Joshua) Clemet of Washington, Melissa Koch of Brooklyn; one son, Dylan Koch of Brooklyn; three brothers, Christian, Paul (Anne), and Daniel (Caitlin) Koch; one granddaughter, Natalie Clemet; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda Fenlon of Cheboygan, Roger (Ginger) Fenlon of Salida, CO, Gail Robillard of Litchfield, Cheryl (Don) Spies of Cheboygan, Cathy Bell of Bend, OR; and several wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Julie Koch, and loving in-laws, James and Theresa Bell. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 1:00 PM at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, with Rev. Kerry Snider officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for his children's college funds.
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Gary & Sue Wright
April 28, 2013
Rosie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 27, 2013
Mike was a very good person full of fun. He worked as my apprentice for 2 1/2 years and was always willing to learn, and worked very had. I will miss him greatly. See you later Cookie. RIP my friend. TJ and Lena Tillman of Milan, Mi.
Chris Nastally
April 26, 2013
I will miss you Mike. You were a hard worker, one of a kind. I'm going to miss taking your picture every day, I know you hated it so much! Love you bro. I'll see you on the other side one day. Until then, I'll miss you.
April 26, 2013
Nothing I can say can take away your pain but I want you all to know, I care about you and love your family dearly. Lean on one another and know that there is hope for a brighter future. Enjoy your family time, which I know you do, and give lots of hugs and laughter. Sincerely, Tina
Virgil Messel
April 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers for comfort go out to Sue and his family.
Bob & Cathy(Birchmeier) Sikes
April 26, 2013
With love through Prayers, our thoughts are near, with you.
Bob & Cathy(Birchmeier) Sikes
April 26, 2013
In Love through Prayers to our Lord Jesus, our thoughts are with you.
April 25, 2013
We are sad to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss
our Thoughts & Prayers are with your family
Teri Olds
April 25, 2013
Praying for you Sue and the Family!!
Craig, Connie and Brandon Douglas
April 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David & Inge LeForge
April 25, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Susan and the whole Family.
John Lobbestael
April 25, 2013
I worked a lot with Mike and I never remember a more cheerful, nice guy and fun to be around. He was a good worker, I never heard him complain about anything. It was a treat to be around him, he will be missed much. His family is in our prayers.
April 25, 2013
May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.
Tracy
April 25, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I was touched, because I too, loss two brothers, one 6 years ago, age 49, in an untimely car accident, and then one this year, on New Years day, age 50. So I feel your loss. May you find comfort in the many memories that you all shared.
Psalms 61:1
Barbara Green (Birchmeier)
April 25, 2013
God Blessings going out for all of Michael's family. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you the day of his funeral. Rest in peace Michael.
Angela Smith
April 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with all of you.
Butch Gross
April 25, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. - Butch & Dori Gross & Family
Ed Mynning
April 25, 2013
I am sorry to hear of Mike's untimely passing. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Margaret (Merkel) Mynning
April 25, 2013
Rosemary and family
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. Mike has now joined his dad and sister in heaven.
May his soul rest in peace.
Love and prayers
DeBora McCrary (Birchmeier)
April 25, 2013
I am so saddened to hear the loss of our Cousin Michael Koch. My thoughts and prayers for comfort go out to his family and friends. (All my Love, Debbie (Jerry's daughter)
Pat&Laura Parish
April 25, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to the family
Andrew Treaster
April 25, 2013
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Koch family, hold all your fondest memories close to your hearts and know he will always be near, we are class mates of Mikes from kindergarten through our senior year and we feel blessed to have spent that time with him
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