Birth date: Jan 26, 1934 Death date: Jan 26, 2015
Thomas W. Koch, 81, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Janet Koch. The 1952 graduate of Harlan High School was a member of Bip Read Obituary
We were so sorry to hear of your loss of Tom, dad, husband, grandfather. We have many good memories of time he spent with us in various events at church and showing us the behind scenes at his work. He was so fun to be with and always was an encourager. May God fill the void he leaves with wonderful memories. So sorry we cannot be there at this time of loss. Kd
Deeply saddened and heart broken when I learned of Tom's passing. What a very special man. Now, Heaven has a special Angel. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you during this most difficult of times. May He also bring as much comfort, understanding, and guidance each of you need as you travel this unfamiliar path.
I will always remember his awesome smile and his infectious humor.
Mary Cartwright
Columbia City, IN
Please accept my condolence for Tom's passing. His mom and dad were good friends with my parents when we were growing up in
Scipio Township.
Shirley,we enjoyed tom and your church at Bippus. Tom was a great Christian Witness and he will be missed.Thanks for the good times in Sunday School at Calvary. In Christian Love Marge and Larry Coble.
I've known Tom since our school years at Harlan. He was a big tease, always full of fun. Then, when He had his auto accident many year later, I was one of his nurses during his long recovery at PV. No matter how bad he felt or how much pain he was in, he always had a smile or a wisecrack to share. All the staff knew, if we were having a rough day we could count on Tom to lift our spirits. He and His roommate, Jack, kept us laughing and brightened our day. In turn, we were not above playing tricks on them and "getting even" for their humor! However, behind that smile was a kind and thoughtful man with a big heart, someone who cared about his family and other people--and that is the best memory of him. My biggest regret is that, over the years I lost contact with him, and missed his great smile and hearty laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family. May God's love bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. I know he was a great blessing to you all, and his home-going will leave an empty place in your hearts, but his work on earth is complete and His heavenly Father has called him to his reward. What more could we ask for him that this? God blses you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.bjv5z
Dear Shirley,
I am sorry to hear of Tom's passing, he was such a lovely, and lively man.
Loved him and his sweet smile.
I love you too, so happy we got to meet you when you two came to visit us in Lafayette, La.
Cousin Janie Harris Beene
So sorry for your loss,aunt Shirley. Prayers for you and the family.
love,
Kathy
