With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary Dean Koch of Dorchester, Nebraska, who passed away on May 8, 2022 at the age of 68. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Dean Koch to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lorenz Koch and Elsie Koch (Weber); his brothers, Mark and Roger; his brother-in-law Steve Babcock; and his nephew Michael Babcock.

He is survived by : his children, Jessica Bodfield (Kevin) of Milligan, NE, Heather Shultz (Bernie Smith) of North Platte, NE, Jeremy Koch (Raine) of Gothenburg, NE and Don Koch (Lori) of Tobias, NE; his siblings, Shirley Tafoya of Gothenburg, NE, Sandy Babcock of Mt Blanchard, OH, Patty Brown (Howard) of Sidney, NE and Dale Koch of Findlay, OH; his close friend Cheryl Muilenburg of Stockville; and his grandchildren, Ashton, Anika, Terrel, Nicole, Gabriel, Wyat, Brigit, Paige, Sean and Morgan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel