Ralph J. Koch's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2025 in Axtell, Kansas

Ralph J. Koch

October 8, 1945 - May 2, 2025 (79 years old)

Axtell, Kansas

Ralph J. Koch's obituary , Passed away on May 2, 2025 in Axtell, Kansas

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Padden Funeral Chapel

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Ralph J. Koch

October 8, 1945 - May 2, 2025 (79 years old)

Axtell, Kansas

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Ralph J. Koch Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 2, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ralph J. Koch of Axtell, Kansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Vincent Koch and Helen Koch (Hulsing); his son Ronald Koch; and his siblings, John, Francis Koch and Cecilia Koch.

He is survived by: his wife Judy A. Violand; his daughters, Angela Koch of Axtell and Jennifer Jones of Summerfield, Kansas; his daughter-in-law Janet Koch of Axtell; and his siblings, Leroy Koch (Sandy) of Axtell, Carl Koch (Jan) of Axtell, Roger Koch (Donna) of Axtell, Michael Koch (Janet) of Lindsborg, Kansas, Verita Schmitz of Seneca, Mary Kramer of Grand Junction, Edna Lackey of Kansas City, Alice Porting of Axtell, Joann Porting of Axtell, Barbara Korte of Goff and Sharon Skalla (Gary) of Beattie, Kansas. He is also survived by four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial fund has been established to the Axtell American Legion or Axtell EMS.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Padden Funeral Chapel



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May 08

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Calendar St. Michael's Catholic Church
504 6th St, Axtell, KS 66403

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May 09

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St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery
504 6th St, Axtell, KS 66403

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