Brian R. Koch Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Brian R. Koch (Hartville, Ohio), born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 15, 2026 at the age of 65. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Richard Koch and Virginia Koch (DePaul); his sister Susan Toomey; his wife Karen; his children, Richard (Beth Shaw), Brent (Miranda Diesz) and Kendall (Joshua Cercone); his sister Carol Schenck (Eric Lauck); his aunt Mary Jane Koch; his siblings-in-law, Rebecca and Richard Toomey; and his grandchildren, Ronan, Rosalind and Luca. He was also cherished by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greater Akron Audubon Society.