Delmar H. Koch Obituary (1924

Delmar H. Koch, 89, of Bellevue, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his home. He was born August 10, 1924 in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Hazelbach) Koch. Mr. Koch was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellevue, where he held many offices over the years. He served as a member of church council and had held the office of President. Delmar was also instrumental in working to get a newly refurbished pipe organ installed at the church. He was a member of the Bellevue American Legion, Post 46; Lutheran Brotherhood Educational Officer, Branch 8592 (now Thrivent); and one of the founders of the Bellevue Jaycees. Delmar enjoyed working outdoors, volunteering, and putting together puzzles. Delmar graduated from Bellevue High School in 1942 and served our country throughout Europe in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was discharged in December 1946 from the 876th Airborne Engineer Aviation Battalion. After returning home, Delmar worked at Purity Maid Dairy from 1948-1969. He then worked for Beckley Plumbing and Heating, retiring in 1989. Having enjoyed plumbing, Delmar had been plumbing for himself since 1990. On February 24, 1946 he married Georgine (Poths) and she survives in Bellevue. Also surviving are their children: Garry (Jan) Koch of Upper Arlington and Barbara (Daniel) Pavlik of Catawba Island; three granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and his brother, Melvin Koch of Virginia Beach. In addition to his parents, Delmar was preceded in death by his siblings: Marian Hampser, Donald Koch, Phylis Gregory, Lavern Koch, and Orville Koch. Visitation will be 4-7:00pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Auxter Funeral Home, 1105 Castalia Street, Bellevue. His funeral service will be 11:00am Thursday, December 19 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 209 Southwest Street, Bellevue. Rev. Juli Lejman-Guy will officiate. Burial will follow in Bellevue City Cemetery. Military graveside services will be provided by the Bellevue American Legion, VFW, and Four County Marines. Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church Property Committee, designated for parking lot resurfacing or outdoor restoration of the building. Online condolences may be shared at www.auxterfuneralhomes.com Visitation Date: 12/18/2013 Visitation time: 4:00 - 7:00pm Visitation Location: Auxter Funeral Home - 1105 Castalia Street, Bellevue Funeral Date: 12/19/2013 Funeral Time: 11:00am Funeral Location: St. John's Lutheran Church - 209 Southwest Street, Bellevue