Donald Albert Koch

Donald Albert Koch was born in St. Anthony, IA, on November 14, 1919, the son of Albert W. and Gertrude (Mayer) Koch. He grew up and graduated from high school in IA. On December 21, 1941 Don was married to Lois Naomi Snell in Marshalltown, IA. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945. He was a mess sergeant and was always proud of serving a hot meal for 3000 – 5000 men every day. Following his discharge Don returned to Iowa. In 1951 Don and Lois came to this area where they farmed together. He was a member of the VFW, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Austin where he served as an elder for over thirty years. Don served on the Farm Bureau Board, the Clarks Grove Creamery Board, and the Hillcrest Cemetery Board. He served on the Shellrock Township Board for many years and volunteered with Community Education. Don also sold seed corn and beans for many years.
Survivors include his daughters-in-law Becky Koch of Littleton, CO, and Carla Koch of Glenville; grandchildren Rachel (Jim) Waterman of Bozeman, MT, and Brad (Liz) Koch of Littleton, CO; great-grandchildren Kalli and Tyanna Waterman of Bozeman; sister-in-law Connie Koch of Northwood, IA, brother-in-law Howard Gallentine of New Richland, MN; special nephew Gregg (Brenda) Koch of Glenville; and many nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois, sons Ron and Bob, sisters Darlene Cannon and Shirley Gallentine, and brother Kenneth Koch.
Memorials are preferred to the Austin Church of Christ, the Youth for Christ, or to Hillcrest Cemetery.