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William Joseph Koch

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William Joseph Koch obituary, 1963-2025, Otsego, MN

BORN

1963

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Dare's Funeral & Cremation Services

805 Main Street NW

Elk River, Minnesota

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Dec. 12, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dares Funeral Home

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William Koch Obituary

William J. Koch, age 62 of Otsego, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 1, 2025.

Billy enjoyed spending time with his son, fishing on the Mississippi River, and sadly passed away before the Vikings won the Super Bowl.

Preceded in death by his first wife, Dawn; his parents, Donald and Ruth; and his brother, Mark.

Survived by his son, Donovan Koch; his brothers and sister, Tom (Sue), Cathy Koch, Kevin, Robert (Connie) and many nephews and nieces. Also survived by his faithful companion, Nacho.

Funeral service Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM, at Dare's Funeral Home of Elk River, MN. Private family burial at Saint Andrew Cemetery in Elk River.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dare's Funeral Home of Elk River, MN, 763-441-1212, www.daresfuneralservice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Elk River Star News on Dec. 2, 2025.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dares Funeral Home

Elk River, MN

Dec

12

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Dares Funeral Home

Elk River, MN

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Dare's Funeral & Cremation Services

805 Main Street NW, Elk River, MN 55330

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