KOCH, Earl Anton-At Hillside Manor on Friday, December 8, 2017, Earl of North Easthope Township in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Irmgard (nee Neeb) after 52 years of marriage. Loving father of John (Julieanne) and Darlene (Ryan Colwell). Dear grandpa of Ashton, Dalton, Grant and Luke. He will be sadly missed by his sister Louise Heipel, sister-in law Marjorie (Bob MacMillan), many nieces, nephews and his aunt Betty Wylie. Predeceased by his parents Milton Koch and Gertrude Otto and brother-in law Gerald Heipel. Born on the family farm, Earl was a second-generation butcher and owned and operated Walnut Hill Farm. He was a member of the Wellesley Lions Club and pulled for the N.E.H. Tug of War team in his younger years. He was also a faithful member of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church from 9:30 a.m. till time of funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Pastor Andy Schroth officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Donation to the Stratford General Hospital or Grand River Hospital Foundations would be appreciated.

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