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Rev. Patrick Herman Koch

Dallas, Texas

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KOCH, S.J. Rev. Patrick Herman Koch, S.J., aged 78, departed this life on September 9, 2006 in Dallas, TX. The son of Karl Alexander Koch and Margaret Lucille Koch, Father Koch was born on November 8, 1927, in Atchison, Kansas, and grew up in Dallas. A member of the class of 1944 of the Jesuit...

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Father Koch embodied love with every fiber of his flesh. No greater inspiration has there been in my life.

Dear Pat, Just want to say again how much I continue to value and appreciate all the care and support you gave to me during my highschool years. You remain with me as a mentor and friend as I reflect on your generous and gentle way you brought Christ in to all you did. God Bless you and please pray for me and my family. ~ Lance

My Bible verse has helped me , I WANT TO SHARE WITH All , in Father Pat's Name . All Things Work Together For Good - to those who Love God and are called according to His Purpose. Rom. 8:28

The last time I spoke with Fr Koch was August 1989 just prior to marrying my wife, Judy. He offered some advice and kind words regarding my marriage plans. He was a gentle caring man. Greg Boyes, Class of 1974.

One of nicest men I have ever known.Trully a good soul.God Bless him.

Don Prather , 68 years

I remember Fr Koch, being helpful, kind and a good Listener . Don Prather , class of 1966

Although this is some 11 years after Fr Pat,s passing, my thoughts today were of him and, his influence on my life. I met Pat at Spring Hill college, he a professor of English, I a junior in college. We had rooms right across the hall from each other in Mobile Hall.
I had just met a girl , who I quickly fell in love with, and, she was a convert to the Catholic church but knew little of it,s teachings and beliefs. I finally talked her into meeeti9nt with Fr Pat. She renewed her faith and,...

Goodbye Fr. Koch. You will be missed.

I remember Fr Pat from 1981. I am a 1966 Graduate