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.