Darlene K. Koch went to sleep on August 28, 2020 and woke up in the arms of Jesus. She was born October 29, 1935 to Jake and Katherine (Kaufman) Manweiler in Greeley. She was raised and educated in Kersey along side her uncle Robert Manweiler who was more like a brother.
Darlene married Fred Koch April 16, 1955. Together the couple made their home and in Greeley. She worked at Gibson Pharmacy and later retired from Kodak. After her retirement, she spent time crafting and studying the bible as well as spending time with grandkids. She was a member of Calvery Baptist Church and Greeley Baptist Temple.
Darlene is survived by daughter, Iris (David) White; grandchildren: Lana (Fabian) Flores, Annie Mae White and Jacob F. White; great-grandchildren: Canaan and Kendall Flores; uncle, Robert (Marilyn) Manweiler; and cousins: Kenny Manweiler, Joann Yocubets and Sharon Mercer.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred F. Koch; daughter, Linda Koch; and sister, Virginia Herbst.