Grace Lois Koch passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026 at the age of 87 in Watertown, WI. On October 20, 1938, Grace Lois Ann Richter was born in Milwaukee to Herbert and Esther Richter. She was the youngest child with 3 older siblings. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church and attendedContinue Reading
Grace Lois Koch passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026 at the age of 87 in Watertown, WI.
On October 20, 1938, Grace Lois Ann Richter was born in Milwaukee to Herbert and Esther Richter. She was the youngest child with 3 older siblings. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmaus Lutheran Church and attended school there. She graduated from North Division High School in 1956. She then attended school at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and began working.
Grace met the love of her life, Paul Koch. He was her brother’s friend. They were married on her 20th birthday in 1958. They made their home in Milwaukee. Eric and Linda were born into the family. In 1971, the family made a move out of the city to Horicon, WI. They built a home where they would live for 52 years. Grace worked to create a loving home. while also working at the family business, Pyramid Heating and also participating in many community activities. Through the years, she served as a Cub Scout and 4H Leader, participated in a homemakers and book club, and was an organizer for the Red Cross Blood Bank. Grace enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, knitting and traveling. However, she put her family in the forefront caring well for her husband of 67 years, her children and treasured grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Grace was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon. She served on the altar guild and fellowship committees. Grace lived her final 2 years in Watertown at Marquardt Manor in an apartment and then under hospice care. She continued to share her laughter and smile with those she encountered until she was called to her eternal home on September 9th. She was 87 years old.
Grace is survived by her husband, Paul, children Eric (Sherry) Koch of Merrill and Linda (Tom) Young of Lake Jackson, Texas, grandchildren Andrew (Michelle) Koch, Eleanor Young, Nathan (Emma) Koch, Stephen (Kathryn) Koch, Peter Young and great grandchildren, Daniel and Oskar Koch. Survivors include brother-in-law, Calvert (Michele) Koch plus many caring nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Horicon on Monday, September 28, 2026. Visitation will be from 10AM – 11AM with the service to follow.
Gretchen Lynch
left a message on September 23, 2026:
To Paul, Eric, Linda and the whole family - I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Grace, or Mrs. Koch as I called her was like a 2nd mom to me. I always will remember how Paul and Grace would stand up at parent's night to represent me when my own parents couldn't make it. It was a such sweet gesture, just like the people they are! Thanks for the memories, Gretchen Lynch
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Gretchen Lynch
left a message on September 23, 2026:
To Paul, Eric, Linda and the whole family - I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Grace, or Mrs. Koch as I called her was like a 2nd mom to me. I always will remember how Paul and Grace would stand up at parent's night to represent me when my own parents couldn't make it. It was a such sweet gesture, just like the people they are! Thanks for the memories, Gretchen Lynch
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