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Bradford Koch Obituary
Newburgh, Indiana
Bradford J "Brad" Koch, 46, of Newburgh, lost his battle with cancer at 8:30 am, February 26, 2017, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Brad was born April 8, 1970, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Michael and Patricia Koch. Brad graduated from North Posey High School in 1988 and had been a member of the band. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and Plumbing Union Local 136. Brad was a Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus and worked with the Pro-Life Center in Lancaster, CA.
Brad proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 17.5 years where he was a superintendent of the Airfield. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, he continued his work there as a civilian at Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA. Brad also worked with his parents family owned company, Hi-Tech Sheet Metal.
Brad is survived by his loving wife, Alma (Villahermosa) Koch, daughter Joni Koch of Pittsburgh, PA, sons Joseph and Jacob Koch of Newburgh, parents, Michael & Patricia Koch of Newburgh, brothers – Derrick (Sharon) Koch, Damian (Maria) Koch, Patrick Koch, sisters – Mary (Robert) Pullen and Michelle(Doug) Hogan, many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his son Gabriel and grandparents Joseph & Frances Koch and Michael & Mary Kissel.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Tommy Childs, the nurses and staff at St. Mary's Medical Center, Dr. Waits, Dr. Patel and the VA Hospital for their loving care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am, Thursday, March 2, 2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 625 Frame Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630, with Father Tyler Tenbarge and Father Lowell Will officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, in Poseyville, IN. The American Legion Post #278 will render full Military Rites at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 3 pm until 8 pm, Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel-A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, and also from 9 am – 10 am, Thursday, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Lynnville National Bank for his sons' college fund.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joseph Koch
October 13, 2023
Hey, Dad, It has been a while but I love you ;-). I hope all goes well with you and us. Love you.
Linda Winkler
February 22, 2021
I never knew Brad but know the family and I know what it is like to lose loved ones. Thinking of the family today!
Russ & Linda Winkler
March 5, 2017
Mike and Patty,
We have been out of town and heard the terrible news about your son. We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Barb Forehand
March 2, 2017
To all the Koch family: my deepest sympathy at the loss of your devoted son, brother, husband and father. He was such a sweet and caring person. May he rest easy now in the arms of God.
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Neil Bergman
March 2, 2017
Rest in Peace.
SheilaMarie Lizama
March 2, 2017
Alma, God brothers Joseph and Jacob, Joni, Mike and Patty. My deepest condolences. May the Lord guide you through your time of need. God Bless and much Love
Dan/Deb Schwartz
March 1, 2017
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We am so sorry for your loss.
March 1, 2017
Mike and Patty,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you both that God will sustain you with His supernatural peace.
Bob Schaffstein
March 1, 2017
Praying that our Lord and Savior grant you strength, wisdom, peace, and understanding.
Our sincerest sympathies,
Frank and Carolyn Ira
Mark & Sharon DeHart
February 28, 2017
May God grant you the wisdom to understand, the strength to carry on and smiles as you remember the good times with your loved one. May eternal rest be granted unto him and may the perpetual light shine upon him.
The DeHarts,
Mark, Sha, Trey & Collin
February 28, 2017
May God grant the family and his friends, the wisdom to understand, the strength to carry on and many smiles as they remember the good times with Brad.
Sincerely,
The DeHarts,
Mark, Sharon, Trey and Collin
Jim & Jane Durham
James and Jane Durham
February 27, 2017
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,and let the perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
You have our heart-felt condolences.
Jane and Jim Durham
Ed & Mitzi Dick
February 27, 2017
Mike, Patti and the entire Koch family,
There is no more pain for Brad. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We love you.
Uncle Ed & Aunt Mitzi-Casa Grande, AZ
Annie / Tony Lizama
February 27, 2017
Sister Alma Koch, Godson Joseph, Jacob and Joni, Mike, Patty and all of brother Brads' siblings our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of you. May you be comforted, gain strength, healing, hope, peace, love during this sad and sorrowful times in your lifetime journey with God's presence and family and friends far and near. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you dearest familias .
Love Annie and Tony Lizama .
Pat & Pat Singleton
February 27, 2017
To the Brad Koch family: We are truly sorry to hear about your lost! Such a difficult journey that you must take, but thank God that he is now as peace. Listen to the Angels that will help you on this journey, they are called family and friends. God Bless! Know that you are in our daily prayers!!! ✝
Mike & Mary Schriefer
February 27, 2017
We will miss your shy sweet smile and mild mannered disposition. RIP.
The Schriefers
Kathleen Cook
February 27, 2017
My condolences to the whole family. Brad was a special friend who had a wonderful gift of his contagious smile. May he rest in peace. Brad ran a great race and won his crown. May the good Lord surround the family with His love, grace, joy and peace. Until we are all reunited again in heaven.
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