Robert "Bob" J. Koch

July 15, 1938 - October 11, 2020

Robert “Bob” J. Koch, 82, of Evansville, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown. He was born July 15, 1938, in Evansville, to the late Lawrence N. and Mary M. (Gries) Koch. Bob worked as a supervisor at Whirlpool Corporation and retired after 38 years. He served in the National Guard for eight years. Bob was a member of the Evansville Athletic Club, Twin Towers and the United Commercial Travelers. He was a very active and dedicated member of the Evansville Athletic Club where he held every position. Evidence of his hard work and devotion can be seen in all areas of the club. He enjoyed working with his hands and was always willing to tackle any project to help family and friends. He attended All Saints Parish-St. Anthony and he loved spending time with his family. Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn S. (Kissel) Koch; children, Richard Allen (Lisa) Koch, Larry Thomas (Kelly) Koch, and Tina (Sean) McKinney; grandchildren, Megan (Logan) Koch-Wheeler, Melanie Koch, Morgan Koch, Evan Koch, Aaron Koch, Brayden McKinney, and Levi McKinney; great grandchild, Rudy Wheeler; and a brother, Jim (Cheryl) Koch. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, Ray (Sylvia) Koch, who passed away October 10, 2020 and brother, Thomas Koch, killed in Vietnam in 1966; and niece, Amy (Koch) Kirsch. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Ziemer Funeral Home Central Chapel, 626 N. First Avenue. Memorial services will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Visitation will continue from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at All Saints Parish-St. Anthony Church, 704 N. First Avenue. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Parish-St. Anthony Church, 704 N. First Avenue, Evansville, IN 47710. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.