August 14, 1992

MELVIN KOCH

NEW WELLS -- Melvin Koch, 68, of New Wells, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1992, at his home. He was born Dec. 12, 1925, at New Wells, son of Martin and Johanna Petzoldt Koch. He and Naomi Lorenz were married June 29, 1947, at New Wells. Koch was a farmer all his life. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and held various offices...

NEW WELLS -- Melvin Koch, 68, of New Wells, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1992, at his home.

He was born Dec. 12, 1925, at New Wells, son of Martin and Johanna Petzoldt Koch. He and Naomi Lorenz were married June 29, 1947, at New Wells.

Koch was a farmer all his life. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, and held various offices.

Receive Daily Headlines FREESign up today!

Survivors include his wife; a son, Kenny Koch of Altenburg; two stepsons, Keith Latham and Kevin Richard of Jackson; two sisters, Helen Lorenz of Farrar, Lillie Mangels of Friedheim, and a granddaughter.

Friends may call at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson from 4-8 p.m. today.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Church, with the Rev. Walter Patzwitz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Story Tags

Obituaries

Dec. 10

George Buck

Obituaries

Dec. 10

Dorothy Dannenmueller

Dec. 10

Dec. 10

Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom:

For corrections to this story or other insights for the editor, click here. To submit a letter to the editor, click here. To learn about the Southeast Missourian’s AI Policy, click here.