Joe Koch

Joe Koch, age 75, passed away suddenly on September 27, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City.

 Harry Joe Koch was born on November 14, 1946 in Lincoln, NE; the son of Harry and Ruby Ann (Grimes) Koch.  He grew up and attended school in Lincoln, graduating from Lincoln High with the Class of 1965. 

He entered the United States Army on March 7, 1966 and proudly served his country.  While in the Army he was attached to a Green Beret Unit and was a Helicopter Mechanic.  Joe was honorably discharged on March 6, 1969 after three years of service to his country.

He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann John on September 14, 1974 in Lincoln, NE.  They shared 48 years together before his passing.

He worked at Meadow Gold as a Deliveryman and then as a salesman for Coca-Cola.  His favorite hobby was classic cars and he was a member of the Classic Car Club.

Joe is survived by his wife Barbara Koch; son Dan Sigerson of Nebraska City, NE; two grandchildren; sister Rita Call of Chandler, AZ; life long friend Mike Stidhem of Beatrice, NE; other family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th Street, Lincoln, NE on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 from 2 - 4 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the family in his memory.

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