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Walter Francis Koch

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KOCH Walter Francis Koch, age 81, Monday, September 26, 2005 at home. Graduate of St. Charles Preparatory School and Dartmouth University. WW II Army Veteran who served in New Guinea and The Philippines. Former employee of Julian - Kokenge Shoe Co. Retired from Ohio Student Loan Commission. Volunteered for many years as a photographer for St. Charles Theatre. Preceded in death by wife Eleanor "Pudge" Jean Gavin Koch, parents Fred and Martha Koch. Survived by daughter, Elizabeth; son, Alan and wife, Cecilia; daughter, Martha; and beloved dogs. Also survived by brother, Fred Koch; sisters, Jeannine Davis and Mary Ann Koch; many nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 South High Street. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday at Saint Leo Church, 221 Hanford Street. Fr. Samuel Ritchey and Fr. Ralph Huntzinger, Celebrants. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Charles Preparatory School Theatre, Friends for Life Animal Haven, or Mitchell County Animal Rescue in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Alan Sheline, Dr. Sigurdur Stephensen, Dr. Peter Kourlas, Dr. Jason Seavolt, Dr. Sanford Melmed, Dr. Bruce Fleishman, Dr. Connie Beehler, Almost Family, and Home Reach Hospice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 27 to Sep. 29, 2005.

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Judy Mathis

September 29, 2005

As a former employee of Wally's at the Commission my thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.

OJI OHAJURUKA

September 28, 2005

May almighty God be your comfort. May Walter Koch rest in perfect peace and may his brilliant legacies continue to inspire all those who mourn him.

Brandi Bennett

September 28, 2005

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Barb Bradley

September 27, 2005

As a colleague of Dr. Elizabeth Koch, daughter of Walter Koch, and on behalf of the Bureau of Infectious Disease Control at the Ohio Department of Health, I want to extend our sympathy at the passing of Mr. Koch. I know he will be missed by his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with those remaining. Many blessings Elizabeth, Martha, and Allen.

Doris Thompson

September 27, 2005

As a former employee of Wally's I extend my sympathy to his family. Peace

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