Photo courtesy of Geo. H. Rohde & Son Funeral Home - Cincinnati
Oct 11, 1945 - Nov 1, 2025
Cousin Barb, I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I love you. Cousin Elaine Wehby.
Elaine Wehby-Thompson
November 04, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH
Dear Barb and family, always loved seeing the Koch Family lined up in front pews for Sunday Mass, such good parents & well behaved children, and thru the years such a loving family. Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. God Bless you all.
Kay Johnston
November 04, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
Dear Barb and Family - We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. We have spent many years together at Christ the King. We send our prayers as you suffer this loss.
Mike and Carolyn Anderson
November 04, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
Robert F. Koch, Sr., age 80, was born on October 11, 1945 to the late George T. and Dorothy (Veith) Koch and passed away on November 1, 2025 after the great gift of life that he cherished. Dear husband of Barbara Rouse Koch and beloved father to their five children; Rob Koch, Alison (Bryan) Kastl, Michael (Mary) Koch, Kathy Koch, and Mary Beth (Mike) Weller. Papa to Lily Kastl, Cece and Rafe Koch, Marion and Michael Weller. Robert was a graduate of St. Xavier High School (1963) and Xavier University (BS 1968, MEd 1971). He worked for the benefit of LaSalle High School (1967-2005) and St. Ursula Villa (2005-2011). Friends may call at St. Francis Xavier Church, 611 Sycamore St., 45202 on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. If desired, memorials may be made to Cincinnati’s Xavier Jesuit Academy, 1601 California Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 or online at https://www.xavierja.org/giving/memorial-funds/ in support of Robert’s strong belief in the transformative power of Jesuit and Catholic education. Condolences to www.rohdefuneral.com.
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