Allen Lewis Koch
April 15, 1927 - November 18, 2011
Obituary
Allen Lewis Koch, age 84 of Aberdeen died Friday November 18, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Koch (nee Shanahan); proud father of Joe Koch and wife Marianne of Havre de Grace, Kurt Koch and wife Karen of Forest Hill, Bruce Koch and fiancé Lee of Pt. Deposit and Wayne Koch and wife Linda of Pt. Deposit. Mr. Koch served his country in the Army for over 22 yrs including WWII, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He delighted area children and adults for many, many years playing Santa Claus in his church, area schools, nursing homes and wherever he was asked. Mr. Koch was a longtime active member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church serving as an usher and on the bereavement committee. Mr. Koch was a member of the American Legion, the Retired Enlisted Assoc., was an umpire for Harford Parks and Rec. for many years and enjoyed bowling and ceramics.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 22 from 5-9pm in the family owned Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. of Aberdeen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 23 at 10am in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church of Aberdeen. Interment with presentation of Military Honors will follow in Harford Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, 300 Rear Seneca Ave, P.O. Box 309, Havre de Grace, MD 21078.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Tue Nov 22, 2011 @ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Wed Nov 23, 2011 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Wed Nov 23, 2011 @ 10:00 AM EDT
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church • 257 S. Law St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Jeff and Judy Pierce
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Judy and I send our condolences to the Koch family. Mr. Koch was a good man and good friend of ours, had a great sense of humor and raised an amazing family. We are here for you in your times of need.
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Jeff & Nikki wortman
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Nikki and I would like to express our condolences to the Koch family during this sad time. Our prayers are with you.
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William Rivers
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I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Koch. Please know that the Koch family is in our prayers during these difficult days. The people of Bel Forest Baptist Church extend their deepest sympathies to the Koch family. We are so thankful for the comfort that our Lord promised as we lean upon Him. May He be a present help to each of you during your bereavement.
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Barbara Smith Robinson
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I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Koch's passing. Joe, Kurt, Bruce and Wayne I want you to know that I think of your father often. After his bypass operation I was so inspired by his recovery and the walking that he did that I started walking daily. Even in crummy weather I would walk thinking of how he gained his health back. That was 23 years ago. Your Dad's example truly changed my life. He was a funny, energetic and all around great guy who was larger than life and I feel blessed to have known him!
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Mary Gorsuch Underwood
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Sometimes there are no words, only love! Your dad was a wonderful man and I will always remember him as I do your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Bert & JoAnne Mayne
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Joe and Mimi, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.