William "Bill" George Loch, 80

Fergus Falls

April 16, 1936 - Aug. 15, 2016

William "Bill" George Loch, age 80, passed away peacefully following a long journey with Alzheimer's Disease on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the Veterans Village in Fergus Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 19, 2016, at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Watkins. Visitation will be two hour prior to mass at the church. Interment will be in the St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery.

Bill was born in Watkins, MN on April 16, 1936, the eldest son to William F. "Bill" and Arwilda (Fricke) Loch. He graduated from St. Boniface High School in Cold Spring in 1954. Bill served in the United States Army from 1954-56 and was a lifetime member of The Watkins American Legion Post 453 for 60 years.

Bill was united in marriage to Deanna Manuel on August 10, 1957, and had seven children. Bill, along with his father and brothers, owned and operated Loch's Oil and was the bulk oil distributor for 30 years. Prior to this he was employed as a State Petroleum Inspector. Bill served as a volunteer on the Watkins Fire Department for 23 years. He also served as the Watkins City Treasurer for 12 years. He enjoyed golfing and served on the Board of Directors at the Kimball Golf Course. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, watching the Vikings and going to Orange Lake in Florida.

Bill is survived by his wife, Deanna of Cold Spring and children: Rhonda (Jeff) Pierskalla of Avon, Beth "Becky" (Bill) Blomker of Cold Spring, Brenda ( Gary) Kunstal of St. Cloud, Kim Virnig of Litchfield, Mark (Sarah) Loch of Milaca, and Kelly (Duane) Schreiner of St. Nicholas. Brothers, Tom (LaDonna) Loch of New Prague , John "Jack" (Linda) Loch of Sauk Center, and sister Mary (Joseph) Belshe of Lakeland, FL, 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Debbie, sister Janet, sister-in-law Diane Loch, brother-in-law Dave Manuel, niece Michelle Scheurer and nephew Erik Soderstrom.

Many thanks to the excellent caregivers at Veterans Village in Fergus Falls, MN

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Aug. 17, 2016.

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linda erickson

August 11, 2020

On the anniversary of Uncle Bill's death, I just want all of his family to know he is not forgotten. I hope your good memories bring smile to you today!

August 19, 2016

Bill was a great person. My dad had the good fortune to work in the Loch family business and I will always be thankful to Bill and his family for that. Rest in Peace. Tom Becker

Dave Weber

August 18, 2016

Nothing but good memories of Bill and family. Always had a smile and something nice to say. As a teenager I always thought he married the prettiest girl in town.

Ed & Marguerite Wolf

August 18, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. It has been a long hard journey for him and you. May he now rest in peace in the arms of the Lord.
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Barbara Kaufman-dalton

August 18, 2016

I ll always remember the many times I walked to Loch's Station and Every time I would Bill would smile and visit with me. I remember dad getting gas and he & dad would visit. As he filled the car with gas washed the windows and checked the oil, I would sometimes play with his girls..he was always nice to us when we played with his kids... Rest in Peace Bill I believe God has welcomed you into Heaven...

Alice Edwards-Wadsworth

August 18, 2016

God has chosen Bill to be with him i n Heaven. He will be a wonderful angel.

Robert Loch

August 17, 2016

Remember cousin Bill and uncle Bill working at the Mobile station in Watkins. Always had felt good being there. Have missed the Loch's since living in NC since the late 60's. Both Father and Son were gentle and loving people.

Bill Manuel

August 17, 2016

I will always remember Bill's big smile and visiting him at the gas station. He always asked how I was doing in sports and showed a real interest in what I was doing. A very kind man. :)

John Manuel

August 17, 2016

I will always have great memories of my time spent with Uncle Bill. Love and prayers to everyone.

Rodney Hess

August 17, 2016

My thoughts are out to the entire Loch Family. I have known the Loch family basically my entire life.
Bill was always out to our farm, hauling diesel fuel and gasoline for our tractors and combine. He was one magnificent gentleman, always soft spoken, and very polite.
Also, it was always fun seeing Bill on Men's night at the Kimball Golf Course.

Tom and Jack, and the entire Loch family- Bill will really be missed by everyone. The Loch family was always a big part of life in downtown Watkins. Bill possessed the special personality of his father, like all of the Loch Family.
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Ed Tischleder

August 17, 2016

Prayers and condolences to Billy's family. Billy and I were next door neighbors from birth through high school, and had many great times and adventures together. He is missed.

Dave & Baby Hokkie Linn

August 17, 2016

Our sincere sympathy to the entire Loch family in the loss of your husband, father, brother and Grandfather. I remember the days I spent at the Loch home during my high school days. Memories forever! A great family indeed.

linda manuel erickson

August 17, 2016

Remembering Uncle Billy's smile and conversations we had over the years!!

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