Bruce Koch's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Bruce Koch

December 31, 1944 - October 8, 2025 (80 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Bruce Koch's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

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Geise Funeral Chapel

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Bruce Koch

December 31, 1944 - October 8, 2025 (80 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Bruce Koch Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bruce Koch in Brookings, South Dakota, born in Arlington, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 80, on October 8, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bruce Koch to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Clair Koch and Verna Koch (Dahl); his brother Larry (Janice); his nephew Shane; his siblings, Gary Koch and Kay Anderson (Ronald); his sister-in-law Karen Seligmann; and his parents-in-law, Paul and Roseada Rasmussen.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia Hanify; and his children, Tracy Koch of Brookings, SD, Brian Koch (Peggy) of Owatonna, MN, Spencer Koch (Lori) of Mankato, MN and Stuart Koch (Yazmin) of Eagan, MN. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (201 Eva Ave, Estelline, SD 57234). A prayer will be held on Thursday, October 16th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Geise Funeral Chapel



Thu

Oct 16

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
201 Eva Ave, Estelline, SD 57234

Thu

Oct 16

Prayer

6:30 PM

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
201 Eva Ave, Estelline, SD 57234

Fri

Oct 17

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 AM

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
201 Eva Ave, Estelline, SD 57234

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