RICHARD MARK KOCH

SOUTH WHITLEY DATELINE

Richard Mark Koch, age 53, of South Whiltey, IN died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2007 at his home. Born on May 6, 1954 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of George Richard and Agnes (Newburg) Koch.

After a brief stay in Virginia Beach, VA he returned to his home in Churubusco, IN and now resides in South Whitley, IN. He graduated with the Class of 1972 from Knoxville High School and he attended the University of Tennessee for 2 years. On November 10, 1990 he was united in marriage to Sandra Reese at Ari Church of God, Churubusco, IN. A paramedic since 1985, he was employed by American Medical Response, Fort Wayne, IN from 1986-2000 and with Parkview Whitley Hospital from 2000-2004. He attended South Whitley Baptist Church, South Whitley, IN.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Koch of South Whitley; sister-in-laws, Irene (Michael) Fulk of Churubusco, IN and LuAnn Wiegman of Columbia City, IN; and his pet dogs, Pudge, Tug and Slate. His parents preceded him in death.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2007 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2007 at the funeral home with Pastor Steven Schueren officiating. Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Koch to the family. To send family condolences, sign the guest register, or to light a memorial candle, please visit www.demoneygrimes.com .