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Raymond William Koch Jr.

1944 - 2023

BORN

1944

DIED

2023

Raymond Koch Obituary

Koch, Jr., Raymond William

August 11, 1944 - December 17, 2023

Preceded in death by father Raymond W. Koch, Sr., mother Dorothy Koch, granddaughters Charity Lynn Bowley, and Hannah Koch. Survived by wife Faith Koch, daughter Faith Bessire (Todd), son Raymond W. Koch, III (Malisa), daughter Hope Bowley (Jim), and son Joseph M. Koch. Grandchildren Bobby Cipolla, Joseph Cipolla, Justus Cipolla, Raymond W. Koch, IV, Barbie Alexander (Dan), and Jordan Bowley. Great grandchildren Elena Cipolla, Bowman Alexander, and Reese Alexander. Other sisters, brother, nieces and nephews. You will be greatly missed, but know your loved ones, up in heaven, were waiting for you with a bourbon and water and a pool stick. Love you.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 24, 2023.

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Jolene Sobczyk

December 25, 2023

Blessings to you all, your dad was always kind and generous! His smile was the best! It is a special person that passes during the holidays, his spirit will always find you! Take care and much love to all! Jolene Sobczyk (Kurtz)

Joe Koch

December 25, 2023

...and grandson Joe Koch Jr :)

Shirley Dragon

December 25, 2023

Faith, I am so sorry to hear about Ray´s passing. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.

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