James Robert Koch, Beloved Son and Brother, age 40, of Oakdale, died suddenly January 25, 2021. Jim was a Christian man who always had a smile on his face, enjoyed the Vikings, Twins, Wild and music. Jim also recently received the Rise'ing Star Award for his outstanding contribution for his work at Walmart. He will be sadly missed.
Jim is survived by his parents, Robert (Carolyn) Koch and Judy (Joe) Gieske; sister, Amanda (Aaron) Brady; step-siblings, Jeff (Ivy) Sieff, Derrick (Lenae Cartwright) Gieske, Amber (Nick) Langer, Leah (Tim) Neuenfeldt; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Public Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:30 pm, followed by a Service of Remembrance at 3:30 pm, ALL AT Wulff Woodbury Funeral Home, 2195 Woodlane Dr., Woodbury. The service can be viewed though LIVESTREAM starting at 3:30 pm by visiting the Wulff Woodbury Facebook page. This video will still be available on our page after the service for those who have missed the livestream. Private Interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Rise, Incorporated for their many years of supporting Jim in his vocational career. Special thanks to Teka Debalkie.
