William “Bill” Leroy Koch, age 83, was born September 22, 1932 and died July 24, 2016. He lived a life filled with strength and resilience. He was a master woodsman, who knew how to use wood’s tools with zest. He retired from General Motors.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Mae, and his sons: Rick and Bill, Jr.
He is survived by his sister, Dee Bohlton of Wannette, Oklahoma, and children: Stephanie and Darrell Griffin, Dawn Metzger, Kasey Phoebe Wilks, and Mary Kelley Koah, and multiple step-children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Bill was married to Patricia Peak and belonged to the United Methodist Church as a loyal Christian.
