JUDITH KOCH

JUDITH KOCH obituary, Wright, MN

JUDITH KOCH

JUDITH KOCH Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hamilton Funeral Homes-Akkerman Chapel in Mora on Mar. 2, 2026.
Judith "Judy" Ann Koch, of Wright passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was 77 years old.

Judy was born on August 2, 1948, in Elk River, Minnesota to parents George and Lillian (Neumann) Kriesel.

Judy is survived by her husband Paul; children, Georgina (Joseph Jr) Petersen and Trisha Lawrey (Thomas Demenge Jr); grandchildren, Joey Petersen (Christian Page), "CJ" Lawrey, Lily (Kaleb) Lesner, and Allen Demenge; great grandchildren, Willow Lesner, Kharma Valentine, Deliliah Valentine, and Raelyn Lattanzio; sisters, Sharon Cleath, Charlene Jerpseh, and Jacie Lemke; many other relatives and friends.

A Private Family Celebration of Judy's will be held.

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