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KOCH, PATRICIA LOUISE RITCHEY Mrs. Patricia Louise Ritchey Koch was born on April 19, 1936 in Pekin, IL and died peacefully on May 5, 2006 at home with her family beside her. Patricia moved to California in 1959, were she met her husband Jerry Koch, and they have resided in Lakeside for 42 years. She had four children. Monty Jay Koch, the oldest, is married to Patti, they have three girls: Isabella, Shelby, and Paige. Marta Jo is married to Jeff Scheidel, they have four children: Shalyn, Justin, Sydni, and Jacob. Marsha Jana' is married to Moses Mani Jr., they have three girls: Jesalyn, Taylor, and Jordan. Ritchey Charles Aaron Koch, the youngest, is engaged to be married July 8th to Kari Maxwell; Ritchey has a daughter named Kendra and Kari has a son, Mackenzy. Patricia also has an adopted son George Owitti. Patty's oldest grandchild, Shalyn, married to Jeff Thomson, is expecting the first grea- grandchild. She is also survived by her sister Alvera (Mike) Williams of El Cajon, and Evelyn Whitley of Peoria, IL. Patricia lived her life devoted to her family, friends and church. She was especially devoted to her grandchildren, most of which she saw on a regular basis. She lived a life dedicated to service of others and will be truly missed by all who knew her.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 13, 2006.

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Jane Voepel

May 16, 2006

This is a note of sympathy from the Rushville Illinois High School Class of 1956. Pat was one of us and this is our 50th reunion to be celebrated May 27th and 28th. We are so sorry to lose you as it was our other 18 classmates. You were a very dedicated mother which is a treasure. We will miss you and pray for strength for your family to carry on. Always, The Class of 1956.

Judge Ryan

May 15, 2006

To Jerry, Monty & Family,

Just heard about your loss, Pat your beautiful Wife & Mother. What a special person she was. When you entered her home she always made you feel like you were one of the family. Always a friendly gesture or smile. I know she will be missed tremendiously by so many people. I also know she was extremly proud of her family and all they have accomplished, oh and how she loved you all.

Comfort may be hard to find but know that our prayers are with you at this and you are in our thoughts. Our Family will be praying for yours. Be strong like Pat would want you to be.

God Bless.

Jo-Ann Pochinski

May 14, 2006

To Jerry Koch & Family,

Please know that Pat was loved by so many people, And she had helped so many people in her life time. And now Heavenly Father has called her home, She has filled her Earthly Mission, and now has returned to her Heavenly Father to forfill her Heavenly Mission that the Lord has for her. You were so Blessed to have had her in your life. Know that she will always be with you, still watching out for you, and guiding you along the way. I know you will feel her Sweet Spirit with you every day. You and your family are in my prayers always..

Elva McFarlane

May 13, 2006

We have lost a wonderful woman who sincerely dedicated her life to the service of others. Her father in heaven is welcoming her with open arms. She was always an inspiration to me and my family. Bless the family she leaves behind. Love Elva

Pamela Carr

May 13, 2006

Hi, Pat will be miss so much. She was always there when you need the help. She did not know what the word no means. if you say no she would just brush it off and do what she had to do to help you. Love You Pat

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