Bartlett, Illinois
Oct 15, 1917 – Apr 6, 2013 (Age 95)
Koch, Emmett G. 95, joined our Lord on April 6, 2013 in the comfort and care of his immediate and extended family at Clare Oaks Nursing Home in Bartlett, Illinois. Emmett was born in Chicago, Illinois to Herman and Isabelle Koch on October 15, 1917. He lived all his life in the Chicago area,...
Read MoreDear Allen and Jeff
I was so sorry to hear of your loss,actually a loss to all of us who knew your dad. He was a wonderful man who was the definition of the greatest generation. He loved you all very much. The card games and the stories will stay with me forever. Arthur
April 11, 2013
Allen and Jeff,
I am so truly sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Uncle Emmett was an amazing man.
Love from your cousin,
Mary Ann (Gomolski) & Mike Zimmerman
Mary Ann & Mike Zimmerman
April 10, 2013 | Peoria, AZ
Always loved this picture. So handsome.
Al, Jeff & Jodi - I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Emmett was such a wonderful man and exceptional person, and I am so honored that he was a part of my life. I know that he and Aunt Irene are together and smiling down on all of us. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love Your Cousin Sharon (Kildahl) Hollatz
Sharon Hollatz (Kildahl
April 10, 2013 | Auburndale, WI
Dear Jeffery, Allen and Joli,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. During my time at Clare Oaks, working in the activities dept. I came to know Emmett and what a wonderful person he was. During our many chats I found him to be a devoted husband, always talking lovingly about his Irene...a loving father, who was so proud of his two sons, happy for their accomplishments and his daughter-in-law, Joli, of whom he spoke so highly. Also, he was a proud American, sharing many...
Mary Montbriand
April 10, 2013 | Hanover Park, IL
Jeff & Al - Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Please know that your "Circle" of friends share your loss. You both took such great care of your Dad (and your Mom) during these past few years with such dedication, ease and dignity. We're all very lucky to have so many good memories of all of you! I will never forget your Dad's great sense of pride in his family, his home & yard, and his great sense of humor and big smile, which never dulled!
With Love & Friendship,
Lynn Donahue
April 08, 2013 | Woodridge, IL
