James Lawler Koch
Koch, James Lawler Age 79 of Forest Lake, passed away April 16, 2015 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, John F. and Marie (Lawler) Koch; brother, John E. Koch; sister, Donna Dieringer; and niece; Molly Friedman. Survived by his wife, Kathleen (Friedman) Koch; children, Michael (Kathy) Koch, James (Laurie) Koch, Mary (Douglas) Weiher, and John (Kara) Koch; ten grandchildren, Kristen (Jason), Ryan (Darren), Rachel (Anders), Douglas "Alex", Hannah, Jake, Mackenzie, Connor, Isabella, and Franklin; twin great grandchildren, Ava and Ethan; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Koch; and brother-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Friedman. Special thanks to the VA doctors and staff for the exceptional care James received. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2015, St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until time of mass. Family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to VA - Fisher House Program, 111 Rockville Pike - Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850 or donations@fisherhouse.org. Aloha 'Oe Roberts Family Funeral Home 651-464-4422 RobertsFamilyFH.com
Published on April 19, 2015
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