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Werner Koch Obituary
March 1, 1933 - July 10, 2021
Arlington, Texas - Werner Gerhard Koch, 88, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Arlington.
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Friday, July 16 at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Parkway, Arlington. Funeral: 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Interment: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Fort Worth.
Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Werner was born on March 1, 1933 in Orange Grove, Texas to Willie Koch and Erna Specht Koch. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Werner married Donna L. Ault on October 4, 1957. He graduated from The University of Texas with a BSME in January 1958 and The University of Southern California with a MSME in June of 1961. He worked as a mechanical engineer for E Systems (Raytheon), LTV, Bell Helicopter and the FAA.
Werner enjoyed both water and snow skiing, tennis, hunting, fishing, traveling and woodworking. He was a member of SAE and Big Brothers. He was always there for anyone who needed a helping hand.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Erna Koch; brother, Dr. Herbert Koch; and sister, Ursula Holubec.
Survivors: Wife of 63 years, Donna Koch; daughter, Rhonda Misslin and husband, John; grandchildren, Dylan Misslin and wife, Jenny, Lindsay Gastorf and husband, Scott, and Clint Misslin; great-grandchildren, Lily and Levi Misslin, Grace, Nathan and Abigail Gastorf; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Jerry Holubec
July 16, 2021
I am out of the State and not able to make the Celebration of Life Service for Uncle Werner. It is with deep sadness I learned of his passing. He was always kind to me and my wife as we traveled in this journey of life. I will always have fond memories of him.
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16
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013
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16
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11:00 a.m.
Wade Funeral Home & Crematory - Arlington4140 West Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington, TX 76013
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