With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jerome D. J. D. Koch (De Soto, Missouri), who passed away on October 9, 2023 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerome D. J. D. Koch to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Aloysius J. "Al" Koch and Maude Koch; his former life partner Lois Koch; his wife Roberta "Bertie" Koch; his son-in-law Harley Hedley; and his siblings, Kathleen Higgins (Gordon), Robert Koch (Alice), Donnell "Deno" Koch (Betty Jean) and Frank Koch (Marilyn).

He is survived by : his children, Julie Hedley, De Soto, Jim Koch (Linette) and Lori Koch of Phoenix, AZ; his grandchildren, Amber Link (Brandon) and Raymond Koch; his great grandchild Alyce Link; and his close friend Kim "Stalker" Walker.

As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Journey Community Church, 820 N. Main St., De Soto, MO.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home