David Christian Koch

David Koch, age 87, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Gardens of St. Francis.  He was born on June 1, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Christian and Margaret (Markel) Koch.  David was Clinical Pastoral Educator at the Samaritan Center for 30 years, retiring in 2016.  He helped train many area chaplains and pastors over the years.  David was the Associate Pastor of Collingwood Presbyterian Church and a member of Maumee Valley Presbytery. He enjoyed taking care of people and served as a volunteer Chaplain for the Toledo Fire Department station #7 and at various hospitals in the Toledo area.

David is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Beverly Koch; sons, Timothy Koch, Allen (Holly) Koch, and Stephen Koch; grandchildren, Sam J. Bell-Koch, Adrienne L. Bell-Koch, Josephine Koch, and Lucas F.C. Koch-Kreher; and his sisters, Lois Siegel, and Alice Reed.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandson, William Christian Bell-Koch.

Family and friends may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd in Oregon on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. where services will be held at 11:30 a.m.  Burial will follow at Historic Woodlawn Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to the League of Women Voters.