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Edward Koch Obituary
Edward J. Koch, 79 years, of Fogelsville, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit, in Allentown. Ed and his late wife Janet C. (Scherer) were married 50 years, when she passed away in 2004. Born in Hellertown, he was a son of the late Harvey, Sr. and Marian (Henn) Koch. Ed was the General Manager for the former Mohr Orchards and Trexler Growers for 35 years and he was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Fogelsville. Survivors: Son, James D. and wife Connie of New Tripoli; daughter, Kim K. wife of Jonathan Snelling of Fogelsville; brothers, Harvey, Jr. and Leroy both of New Tripoli; grandchildren, Hunter, Kendall, and Jordan Snelling, Megan Kochl his puppy, Fred; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Marian Betty Weil. Services: 2 p.m., Friday, January 28, at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., 1018 Church St., Fogelsville with the Rev. MaryAnn Hamm officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Interment, Fogelsville Union Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lehigh Valley Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit, c/o the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051. Online condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com
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Rita Norat
January 28, 2011
Dear Jimmy, my deepest sympathies and condolences for you and your family. I'd love to be there to attend the services today; nonetheeles, know that I will be thinking of you from down here at The La Porte D Site in Texas!!!
Kathi Koltai
January 28, 2011
Jim and family,
Sorry to read about your father. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to all of you,
Linda Iannelli
January 27, 2011
Dear Kim & family,
I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. I enjoyed time spent with both your parents. They were genuinely the nicest of people & a joy to be around. Please know you're in our thoughts & prayer!
Linda & Megan Iannelli
Wayne and Caris Grim
January 26, 2011
Jim and Kim, so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed your father, I have fond memories of hunting with him. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Scott & Nikki Anders
January 26, 2011
Hunter & Family,
We have been thinking about you a lot lately and we want you to know how sincerely sorry we are. We can't begin to understand your loss. Please let us know if there is anything, absolutely anything, we can do.
Dale & Eleanor Lakatosh
January 26, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
January 26, 2011
Jimmy and Kim and families.....Our heart felt sympathies on the loss of your dad. You and your families are in our thoughts.
Doug & Cheri Gernerd
Lori Brawn
January 26, 2011
Kim, Jim and families, So sorry to hear about your Dad. May your many memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Scott Mottau
January 26, 2011
Jim,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott, Joanne, Matthew & Sarah Mottau
Paul and Chris Leiby
January 26, 2011
Kim and Jim, We are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Luann (Eisenhard) Williams
January 26, 2011
Dear Kim and Jim, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad. Keep him in your heart and he will always be with you. Please know that both of your families will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
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