Michael Jay Koch, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday January 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Ruth Ann Koch (nee Burns) for 49 years 5 months; dear father of Dennis (Arcinda) Koch, Kevin (Laura) Koch, Maria Koch (Sarah Grau), David (Jen) Koch, Allen (Jenni) Koch, Stephen Koch (Hannah Parker); dear grandpa of Sammantha, Alexandrya, Michael, Andrew, Raynah, Jordan, Amelliea, Mallory, Milo and Hailey; preceded in death by his parents David and Dorothy Koch; dear cousins raised as siblings to Patricia (Bill) VanHoose, Debbie (John) Thibault, Becki Braun; dear son-in-law of Margaret Burns and the late Robert Burns; dear brother-in-law of Jean (Rich) Vogler, Robert (Judy) Burns, Walter (Susan) Burns, Jim (Robin) Burns, Jerry (Donna) Burns, Joe (Janet) Burns; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews; dear brother knight, cousin and friend to many.

Michael loved being around his family and friends. He was very involved in his children's lives, from coaching baseball, scouting events and teaching them everyday life skills. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and watching the Cardinals play. He was very active with the Knights of Columbus being a Fourth Degree Knight.

Visitation 9:30 till 10:30 Monday, January 25, followed by 10:30 Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3130 Parkwood Ln. Maryland Heights. Please respect safety measures put in place due to COVID-19. (Mass to be livestreamed via Youtube). Interment at St. Charles Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorial donations be made to Knights of Columbus St. Ann Council 3977 c/o Larry Parent, 10824 Cavan Dr. St. Ann, MO 63074 or Holy Spirit Catholic School.

Link for Mass

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4yid2iigw4TuFYc6mD4kBw