.Paul Edward Koch Sr., of Lake Jackson, was born on the 2nd of December 1932 in Weldon, Texas to Lela Belle (Long) and Paul Howard Koch and died on the 21st of February 2013 in Lake Jackson, Texas at the age of 80. Mr. Koch enjoyed many occupations during his life, including working in law enforcement, insurance sales for Woodmen of the World and most notably his work at the Brazosport Hospital. He liked to trace stocks, play solitaire on his computer and especially a challenging game of “Wahoo”! He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Elizabeth (Gameson) Koch; son, David William Koch; sisters, Pauline Gardner, Ruth Hyde, Melba Smith; brothers, Max Koch and Sam Koch (twin). He is survived by his son Paul Edward Koch Jr. and his wife Jackie of Lake Jackson, grandchildren, Jennifer Koch, Brandy Boles and her husband Wesley; great grandchildren, Hayden Boles, Brodey Boles, Landon Boles; sister-in-law, Dorothy Mullan and numerous nieces and nephews.