Wilbur Ray Koch
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Donna Rae
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The Daily Sentinel page 6A - August 3, 2022
Wilbur Ray Koch, 85,
passed away peacefully at
the HopeWest Care Center,
Thursday, July 28, 2022.
He was in the loving
presence of his children;
his puppy, TJ; his two
surviving sisters, Kathy
and Carolyn; his loving
nephew, Scooter; and his
dearest friend, Marilynn.
He was born to Fred
J. and Karolina (Meller)
Koch on December 29,
1936, in Higgins, TX.
Wilbur graduated from
Darrouzette High School
in 1955. After the family
moved to Colorado, he started a life long career at
National Cash Register.
His zest for life was best experienced with family
and friends, watching football on Sundays, fishing
trips, cooking, building, gambling or being at the
beach. He was a dedicated father, grandfather and great
grandfather, who loved his family. In his own words he
was a “Jack of all trades and a master none.”
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44
years, Donna Rae; his daughter, Vanessa Koch; his
parents, Fred and Karolina Koch; his younger sister,
Marjorie; and younger brother, Johnny.
He is survived by his six children, Kim (AJ) Cellini,
Scott (Jennifer) Koch, Monty Koch, Carla Jensen, Ray
Jensen, Paula (Rick) Leonard; eight grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of life service, Thursday,
August 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Clifton Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HopeWest,
3090B N. 12th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
