James Edward Koch Obituary

The passing of James Edward Koch of Dawson, Nebraska occurred on October 21, 2026. James, born on November 2, 1941, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Koch to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfred Koch and Loretta Koch (Hermesch); his wife Sharon Kay (Hogue) of Mary's Catholic Church; his siblings, Robert "Bob" Koch and Annette Bausch; and his siblings-in-law, Carol Koch, Judy Koch, Dennis Hogue, Joe Heim and Joe Brightup.

He is survived by: his children, Stephanie Ingraham of Dawson, Stacey Patel of Dawson, William "Bill" Koch (Jamie) of Dawson and Kevin Koch (Cora) of Tecumseh, KS; his grandson Jacob Ingraham of Creston, IA; his children, Alex Ingraham (Cierra) of Chuluota, FL, Chloe Patel of Sioux City, IA, Ethan, Daniel Koch of Tecumseh, KS, Levi and Jonathan Koch of Dawson, NE; his great grandchild Sophie Ingraham of Creston, IA; his siblings, Larry Koch of Dawson, NE, Richard "Rick" Koch (Kathie) of Nebraska City, NE, Mae Jean Brightup of Topeka, KS and Michelle Heim of Dawson, NE; and his brother-in-law Larry Bausch of Beemer, NE. He is also survived by many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Wherry Mortuary (207 Nemaha St, Humboldt, NE 68376). A rosary was held on Friday, October 30th 2026 at 7:00 PM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (312 4th St, Dawson, NE 68337). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

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