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LACON - Donald H. Koch, 96, of Lacon passed away at 9:08 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013, at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon.
Donald was born on Aug. 22, 1916, in Quincy, Ill., the son of Harry and Anna Schildt Koch. He married Anita Palmer on July 15, 1939, in Peoria. She preceded him in death in 2000.
He is survived by one son, Donald (Betty) of Lacon; one daughter, Donna (Terry) Rupp of Bartonville; four grandchildren, Yvonne (Andy) Verheyen of Dunlap, Donna (Jim) Anderle of Hopewell/Sparland, Mark Rupp of West Peoria and Jeff (Kelly) Rupp of Mapleton; and eight great-grandchildren.
Donald also was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lester Koch.
He worked for TP&W Railroad until his retirement.
He always looked forward to seeing the grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Donald was an avid duck hunter and fisherman. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Visitation will be two hours prior to services. Deacon Bob Murphy will officiate. Entombment will be at Parkview Cemetery in the Chapel of Peace.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospice, St. Joseph Nursing Home or Rescue 52 in Lacon.
To view online condolences please go to www.davison-fulton.com.
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Bill & Anita Kenyon
April 18, 2013
Don and Family We send our sympathy to you and your family. Dwell on the many happy memories you have of your Father. Sincerely Bill & Anita Kenyon
Richard Dubois
April 14, 2013
To the Don Koch Family,
I have had the privilege and honor to have known Don since the first day he came to St Joseph's. We would often talk and joke around during the day about alot of different things and I would keep him in touch about things gong on in the world. I am sure he is sitting out and enjoying the sunlight in heaven. He will be missed by many at our home.
My sincere sympathy to all of his family members who he deeply loved.
Sincerely,
Richard Dubois
Archie Gauwitz
April 12, 2013
Don, I hated to hear about your Dad, give the best to you and and your families, he was a hell a guy. I know he is huntin ducks today. Good luck to you. Archie and Debbie Gauwitz.
Terry Reardon
April 12, 2013
I worked with Donald for many years and fished with him in Minnesota, what great memories. Donald was a great person. My deepest sympathy.
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