Delbert F. Koch's Obituary
Delbert F. Koch , 81, of Columbia, IL, passed away at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. He was born in Fults, IL, the son of Fred and Maria (Schmidt) Koch. He had worked at Union Electric as an electrician and had been a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL, and the Columbia Sister Cities Program. He was married to the late Alvira (Mehrtens) Koch. They were married on December 12, 1953, at New Hanover, IL.
VisitationSunday, March 22, 2009, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Lawlor Funeral Home& Monday, March 23, 2009, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the church
ServicesMonday, March 23, 2009, 11:00 AMSt. Paul United Church of ChristColumbia, IllinoisPastor Bob Goddard, officiating
IntermentEvangelical St. Paul CemeteryColumbia, Illinois
Memorial ContributionsSt. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL, orSt. John's United Church of Christ, New Athens, IL, or The ALS Association - St. Louis Chapter
SurvivorsSon, Rev. Robert (Catherine) Koch of New Athens, ILDaughter, Diane (Myron) Hanna of Columbia, ILGrandchildren, William Koch, Elizabeth Koch, Allison Hanna, and Steven Hanna Sisters-In-Law, Eleanora Faust of Columbia, IL, and Eileen Hoerr of Waterloo, ILOther relatives and friends
Preceded In Death ByParents, Fred and Maria (Schmidt) KochSpouse, Alvira (Mehrtens) Koch, Sisters, Esther Giffhorn and Frieda RipplemeyerBrothers, Raymond Koch and George Hoerr
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