Earl Ray Koch's obituary , Passed away on March 14, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota

Earl Ray Koch

November 21, 1942 - March 14, 2025 (82 years old)

Rapid City, South Dakota

Earl Ray Koch's obituary , Passed away on March 14, 2025 in Rapid City, South Dakota

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Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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Earl Ray Koch

November 21, 1942 - March 14, 2025 (82 years old)

Rapid City, South Dakota

Earl Ray Koch Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Earl Ray Koch in Rapid City, South Dakota, born in Huron, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Earl Ray left this world on March 14, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Koch (Mulholland) and Allen Koch; his daughter Kristy; and his brother Dennis. He is survived by: his wife Pat; his children, Chuck Koch (Chris) of Chico, CA, Karen Reid of Chico, CA, Carol Davis of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Lisa Fauss (Kris) of Newaygo, MI and Erica Pearson (Ernie) of Chico, CA; and his stepchildren, Christopher Hanson (Kim) of Fort Dodge, Shana Hanson of Fort Dodge and Tim Hanson (Nicci) of Des Moines, Iowa..

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services



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