Donald Koch

CAIRO, Ill. -- Donald E. Koch, 88, of Cairo passed away at 10:02 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.

Donald was born July 26, 1931, in Cairo, the son of George and Verle Looney Koch. He married Hilda Baxter-Ivey on June 11, 1955. She preceded him in death May 6, 2010.

Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated Koch Shell in Cairo for many years. Donald held many memberships, which included Knights of Columbus, Elks, American Legion and the Masons. He was an avid golfer and member of Egyptian Country Club. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Cairo.

He is survived by daughters, Karen (Troy) Jones of Thebes, Illinois, Lisa Koch of Paducah, Kentucky, Donna Mattera (John Oltman) of Springfield, Illinois, and Lori (Jerry) Bennett of Thebes; son, Timothy (Tiffany) Koch of Olive Branch, Illinois; and grandchildren, Colin Pagano, Abbi Pagano, Hali Mattera, Nicholas Jones, Amanda Bennett, Kathryn Bennett, Allie Koch and Kyleigh Koch.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Donald E. Koch Jr.

Private graveside services were held at Calvary Cemetery in Villa Ridge, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Veterans Home in Anna and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Crain Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.

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