Wilma Jean Koch Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Wilma Jean Koch of French Lick, Indiana, who passed away on November 13, 2023, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Wilma Jean Koch to show support.
She was predeceased by : her parents, James L. Howe and Mary Ann Howe (Sprinkle); her former life partner Ralph Persinger; her husband Johnny Francis Koch; her daughter Peggy Perlot; and her siblings, Murl, Loren, Willie Howe, Iola Howe, Nora Swartout, Dora Ward, Ethel Howe, Mary Emily Michell and Norma Stephens.
She is survived by : her sons, Ralph Persinger of French Lick, Rick Persinger (Barbara) of St. Marks and Michael Persinger (Brenda Sue) of Birdseye; her stepdaughter Linda Koch of Huntingburg; and her brother James Howe (Paula) of Joliet, IL. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
