Leonard Koch

Leonard Marvin Koch, the son of John and Ella (Krumm) Koch was born February 2, 1927, on the family farm near Paullina, IA. His childhood years were spent in the Paullina area where he attended country school, Lutheran Parochial School, and graduated from Paullina High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1945 and served in the Korean War until his Honorable Discharge in 1951. Leonard married Frances Simm on December 28, 1948, in Paullina. He worked as a district sales rep for Conoco. He became a Conoco Jobber and farmed until his retirement in 1989. After living in Paullina, IA, Ogallala, NE, Fort Dodge, IA, and Davenport, IA, he moved to Spencer, IA in 1970. Leonard enjoyed golfing, singing, fishing, woodworking, and radio controlled airplanes. He was a past member of Hope Reformed Church, and a Deacon. He was currently a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer. He was also a member of American Legion, Kiwanis and Golden Kiwanis. Leonard passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the home of his daughter, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Reinhardt, Lesley, and Paul; and three sisters: Frances, Ruth, and Laura. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Frances of Spencer, IA; 3 children: Greg Koch of Rochester, NY, Blaine (Pamela) Laking-Koch of Wittenberg, WI, and Kristin (James) Koch-Wahl of Wayzata, MN; 5 grandchildren: Alison McLean, Keegan (Carmen) Koch, Amber (Jeremy) Laking-Gerlach, Laura Wahl, and Brian Wahl; 6 great-grandchildren: Connor, Isabella, Hayden, Quinn, Madison, and Sloane; other relatives and many friends. In Lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Leonard's name.

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