Glen V Koch
1941 - 2020
Glen V. Koch, 78, of Moundridge,
Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, doing what he loved
most, riding his motorcycle. He was born July 16, 1941 in Cordell,
Oklahoma, the son of Ernest and Anna (Krause) Koch.
He was drafted into the United States
Army in 1961, where he served for five years attaining the rank of
Sergeant. He received the Good Conduct Medal and was honorably
discharged in 1966.
Since 1966, Glen was a member of St.
Anne's Episcopal Church in McPherson. He was also a member and past
director of Goldwing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) for 29 years.
He was united in marriage to Aileen
Porter on October 6, 1962 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. She preceded
him in death on May 26, 2013.
Glen was employed at AGCO in Hesston,
Kansas as a welder, retiring after 32 years. He also worked part-time
for Herb and Tom in the fields, harvesting. He previously worked at
Excel for three years and after serving in the military, Glen drove
for M Bruenger and Company in Wichita for two years.
Glen is survived by his son, David
(Julie) Koch of Hesston; daughter, Angie (Dale) Vickrey of
Moundridge; grandson, Dustin (Crystal) Vickrey of Moundridge; and two
great-grandchildren, Westin and Raeleigh Vickrey; and
sisters-in-laws, Gloria Mitton of Gulfport, Mississippi and Kathleen
(Larry) Mayo of Lexington, Mississippi.
He was also preceded in death by his
parents; five brothers; one sister; and one brother-in-law.
Graveside services will be held at 10
am, Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Mound Township Cemetery, Moundridge,
KS with military honors.
A memorial service will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to St. Anne's Episcopal Church or McPherson
County Humane Society in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410,
Moundridge, KS 67107.
