Norma Jean Koch Obituary
The memory of Norma Jean Koch of Columbus, Nebraska, who passed away on August 20, 2025 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Norma Jean Koch to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Miller and Dora Miller (Smith); her husband Walter John Koch of John's Lutheran Church; her son Michael Koch Sr.; her grandson Brad Koch; her brother Jack Miller; her sister-in-law Shirley Miller; her sisters, Ruth Miller and Betty Miles; and her son-in-law Joseph Arcese.
She is survived by: her children, Marilynn Coates of Edmond, OK, Susan Arcese of Broomfield, CO, Barbara Koch of Columbus, NE, Linda Koch of Lincoln, NE and Timothy Koch (Nancy) of Columbus, NE; her daughter-in-law Dianne Fittje (Lyle) of Columbus, NE.; her grandchildren, Michael Koch Jr. (Kristen), Joel Koch (Merin), Kristine Coates, Shaun Coates (Veronica), Jason Johnson (Heather), Andrew Johnson (Shannon), Kati Donahoo (Dustin), Daniel Koch (Chrisi), Lindsay Wolfgang (Nathan) and Lauren Christensen (Nate); her stepgrandsons, Nathan Fittje (Kristen) and Kyle Fittje (Kristen); and her sister-in-law Phyllis Kasal of Omaha, NE.
In lieu of flowers, stones, etc., memorials are suggested to Columbus Community Hospital Hospice Program, donor's or family choice.
