George W Koch

George W. Kock, 92, passed away after a long illness with his children at his side on November 27, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1933 in Buffalo, New York. He married Norma Ellen Koch on February 28, 1953.
He is survived by daughters, Debra, Lynn (John), Noreen and son, Michael Koch (Jessie). He was preceded in death by his son, Craig S. Koch. He has 14 grandchildren, James, Thomas, Chris, Kenny, Cameron, Cassandra, Jeanette, Lori, Trent, Kaleb, Christen, Audrey, and Jenny. He was preceded in death by granddaughter Clarissa.
He was raised in a Catholic family and attended the Holy Spirit Catholic Church where he was an altar boy and active in the Boy Scout Troop.
He graduated from Bennett High School in 1951. He attended the Canisius College in Morristown and earned his Automotive Degree.
He was the private business owner of Automotive Repair/Gasoline stations in Buffalo, New York and Scottsdale, Arizona. In 1969 George relocated his family to Scottdale, AZ.
His passion in life was automobiles, old and new, he rested some, owned many and loved to drive, and it did not matter where.
A celebration of life will be held at Messinger Indian School Mortuary on Friday, December 12, 2025.