Ronald J. Koch, age 69, of 616 Hamilton Ave, Quincy, died on Sunday, July 7, 2013 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on December 18, 1943 in Quincy, IL the son of Adam J. & Cora R. (Schreacke) Koch. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 until 1967 during the Vietnam Era. He married Katherine “Kay” Culpen on July 9, 1966 in St. Francis Catholic Church. She survives.

Mr. Koch was a 1963 graduate of Christian Brothers High School. He worked for Moorman Manufacturing for 28 years. He then later worked for Quincy Compressor for 10 years.

Ron was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He enjoyed Woodworking and Boating. He was an avid CUBS fan. Ron also greatly enjoyed all the time spent with family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Kevin Koch and his wife Kris of Bloomington, IL; Amy Crouch and her husband Marc of Phoenix, AZ; Adam Koch and his wife Danielle of Quincy; Kim Danker and her husband Brian of Quincy and Curtis Koch and his wife Valerie of Normal, IL.
THIRTEEN GRANDCHILDREN: Morgan, Kyle and Lauren Koch; Madalyn, Sidney and Brandon Crouch; Logan and Bailey Dean and Caleb Koch; Haylie, Ashlyn and Taylor Danker and Austin Koch.
THREE SISTERS: Anita Steinkamp, Barbara Thompson and her husband Ray; and Sister Barbara Rose Koch, CPPS.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 sisters: Alice Wietholder, Margaret Libertyn and a sister Ruth in childhood.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:45 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 11:30 AM in St. Anthony Catholic Church. Inurnment at a later date will take place at Calvary Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 PM. at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the St. Anthony Parking Lot Fund.