Howard Koch Obituary
We announce the death of Howard Koch (Mandan, North Dakota), who passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 88. Howard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Koch to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Kathy Smith; his children, Keith and Kelly Tollefsrud (Paul); his granddaughter Andree Duecker (Gavin); his great grandchildren, Kellen and Cash; his grandchild Lexi Kix (Logan); his great grandchildren, Lincoln, Lucy and Lydia; his grandchildren, Alyssa Tollefsrud and Korinne Kist (Jerry); his great grandchildren, Jesse Kist (Breanna), Jake Kist and Sandra Haider (Gary); his children, Eryn Murphy (James), Matthew Haider and Susan Koch (Dan Lofgren); his grandchildren, Mackenzie Loucks and Livia Loucks; Elsie, Sylvie, Lillie, Jamie Kerner (Josh) and Ike. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends; and brothers.
In leu of flowers, send donations to Church of St. Joseph, 108 3rd Street NE, Mandan, ND 58554.
