James E. Koch, retired school custodian of Rex Elementary School, Haysville, Ks. died peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital. James was one of nine children born to Jacob and Lula May Koch. Preceding him in death were his parents; 4 brothers, Art, Don, Charlie and Bill; 3 sisters, Laura, Deanna and Wanda. He is survived by sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Elmer Dykes of Sedan, Ks., sister-in-law Barbara Koch of Wichita, Ks.; many, many nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces. He is reunited with his dog "Sunny" who died earlier this fall. James made a home for his mother and helped all of this big family. James didn't want any "boo-hoo's" but joy and hope for his family he loved. He will be missed by the many who knew him.
Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 6, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Old Mission Mortuary with burial to follow at Old Mission Cemetery.
The family has chosen memorials to the Marphan Society or the memorial of choice.