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Dennis Koch Obituary

Name: Funeral service for Dennis Koch
Start: 2020-07-28T15:00:00.000Z
Location: T. M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home - Plantation

Dennis Lewellen Koch, 82, of Plantation, Florida, passed away on July 23, 2020 in Plantation, Florida. Dennis was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Charles and Audra Koch on July 31st 1937. He worked as a Furniture Buyer for both Burdines and Baer's Furniture for over 55 years. Dennis was a veteran of United States Army and was a coach and supporter of the Plantation Athletic League. Dennis is survived by his wife, Patricia Koch, children Michael and Debra Koch, sister Sandra Mellen, step children Cynthia Hirsch, Doug Houser, and David Houser, daughter in law Atsuko Koch, grandchildren David and Michelle Koch, Jackie and Katie Hirsch, Danielle Houser, and great grandchild Levi Koch. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Humane Society of Broward County in the name of Dennis Koch. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday July 28, 2020 at T.M. Ralph Plantation Funeral Home. Father John Callan of the Piarist Fathers will be officiating. Entombment to follow at Forest Lawn North. Due to COVID-19, services will be streamed on tmralph.com on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM. tmralph.com

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jul. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Koch

31 Entries

Gwen Studnick

September 2, 2020

Dennis was a very kind and gentle man. Condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

Trudy Blake

August 4, 2020

Through Christ Jesus All Things Are Possible!!! May God Blessed

Reid Hartsfield

July 31, 2020

So many memories. Not enough space to put all of them. Dennis was such a great and loyal friend! He taught me so much about life and business. He introduced me to my wine drinking buddy Bogey. One day we cut down the oleander bush, and you told me to be careful. I said I was not allergic. Oh you were right, I was covered with red welts. There was the time you let me have two cups of Cuban coffee. Wow! How about the time we followed your delivery truck to see why there were so many problems. Many more memories.
You are with the Lord now rest well my friend.

Donna Francavilla

July 28, 2020

So many great memories of our family gatherings with you that I will always cherish. Thank you so much for all our great conversations, your love and support that you always gave to me. John and I always loved our times together with you. You will always be in our hearts forever.

Dr. & Mrs. Lerner

July 28, 2020

Dear Debra,
We wish we could be there with you. How fortunate your dad was to have as devoted a daughter as you. With Love Barbara & Ted

Beautiful service, RIP Dennis....

July 28, 2020

Good by Dennis...a nice memory from 31 years ago..

Sandy & Bob Mellen

July 28, 2020

Rest in Peace dear brother.

Bal Harbour Family

July 28, 2020

Dear Debra,

Your Bal Harbour Family is with you today offering support and our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. We are saddened that we can not be there with you in person but know that we are with you in spirit.

JIM BURKE

July 28, 2020

I know Dennis was a father to Debra, however, he was a father and mentor to me as well. I have known Dennis for the last 25 years and he has had a significant impact on both my professional and personal growth. Proud to be called his friend over these many years.

Cathy Baer Haubenstock

July 28, 2020

Debra,
Please find comfort in knowing what an amazing daughter you were and how much you loved each other. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Tonya Mellen

July 28, 2020

I will miss Uncle Dennis. He was so thoughtful sending us ecards and so generous with our daughters every Christmas. God bless all of his family.

Katie & Derick Pedrazas/Mann

July 28, 2020

Debra,

We are so very sorry for the loss of your father Dennis. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Kim and Bob Pedrazas

July 28, 2020

Our heartfelt condolences to your family and friends of Dennis Koch. It was an honor and blessing to have known Dennis. His kindness, humor, uplifting smiles, gentle spirit, and love for his family will always be remembered. We will keep you close in our hearts and prayers. Kim and Bob Pedrazas

Michael Nicotera

July 28, 2020

RIP Dennis! Be at rest. Always enjoyed our conversations, and reliving the old days of Burdines. You are missed. My deepest condolences to Dennis' family.

Ed Croft

July 28, 2020

Dear Debra,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father and your best friend. I never had the honor of meeting him but enjoyed the stories of how great of a mentor and friend he was to you. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Lori Smith

July 28, 2020

Uncle Dennis you will be missed greatly. Your love and support has always been so special to all of us. We wish peace for you and know you are in Gods loving arms. We pray for strength, comfort and peace for all of our family members. You will forever be in our hearts.
With love,
Lori, Rick, Laine, Arden and Adam

Jeff Young

July 27, 2020

I would like to simply say that I have never met an individual who was more dedicated to his God, his family and his work than Dennis Koch. His children meant the world to him; truly, and they were ever present in his mind and in his soul. Their welfare was always his overriding concern.
And talk about loyalty, Dennis was as steadfast a friend and colleague as I have ever known. His word was his bond and he was respected throughout his career as someone who made positive every business endeavor he attempted. Dennis Koch was a rare and delightfully honest person. He wore his character and his true feelings on his sleeve for all to see. And “see it” we did. Dennis made me a much better person for having emulated many of the subtle, midwestern values that he held true to during both the bad times as well as the good. My only regret is that I did not spend as much time with him as I would have liked to these last 10 years due to his retirement and my continuing in the workplace. That is now my loss to deal with in the months and years ahead as he had much more wisdom to offer me than I to him. God Speed Dennis Koch who I know now rests among God’s angels for a life extremely well lived. Sincerely and respectfully, Jeff

Patty Dorfman

July 27, 2020

I have known Dennis for over fifty years. His family and mine have been inter twined personally, professionally and socially these many years. His friendship and support has truly been an important part of my family’s life. He will be missed, but will remain in my heart forever.

Pam Houser

July 27, 2020

Another Dennis story came to mind. There are so many. But we shared this bond. He introduced me to Bob Timberlake at a furniture market dinner in Greensboro or High Point, NC furniture market. He and I were diehard Bob Timberlake fans. ❤

Pam Houser

July 27, 2020

Dennis liked to call me his North Carolina daughter, which I loved. He loved it when I sat up and talked with him late at night when everyone else went to bed. If I fell asleep on the sofa, he would get a blanket and cover me up. He was always so kind and gentle. I loved him like a father, and he will live forever in my heart ❤

Pat and Debra, you two are especially in my prayers as you two were closest to Dennis. Love to you both.

Rochelle Rogers

July 27, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. My favorite patient it was always a pleasure to talk to you when you call the office just to say hello and check on me .... I will miss those conversations and you .... Always in my heart ❤....

Raymond and Sharon Muscari

July 27, 2020

A kind and gentle person with an abundance of Love for his family

Eliot Lupton

July 27, 2020

My condolences to all of the family. Dennis loved his family and loved talking about them. He was very proud of each and everyone.
Dennis was a great friend and mentor. He loved the industry he was in and the people in it. He was an educator, always sharing his vast knowledge with anyone who wanted to learn. He taught me a lot.
We will miss him dearly.

Dennis and Jodette Maxey

July 26, 2020

Dennis will always be remembered as a kind and wonderful friend. I enjoyed the many years of working together and the continued friendship after his retirement. He will truly be missed. Jodette and I send our heartfelt condolences to the family, we pray the wonderful memories of Dennis will bring you comfort.

Lauren Duffy

July 26, 2020

What a tremendous Dad, my heart goes to out to his family, and most of all to my dear friend, Deb. He is always in your heart with the wonderful memories that you have forever.

Rosanne Williams

July 26, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful man, father, grandfather and husband. He was always kind to me. My heart and prayers go out to all in his family

Rest, father, coach, furniture icon and lover of the NC mountains! Pam and I snapped this shot at 4500 feet with a vast view of the mountain rage looking North....RIP.

David and Pam Houser

July 26, 2020

The NC mountains was a favorite for Dennis. We snapped this photo at 4500 feet looking North...RIP.

Sara Peterman

July 25, 2020

Mr. Koch was always a welcoming neighbor to all the kids. He gave generous time to coaching in the PAL. He will always be remembered and missed.❤

Janet Horman

July 25, 2020

For the kindness with which he always greeted me and welcomed me and for the wonderful children he raised, I am so thankful. I am so sorry to know of his death . Prayers.