Frank Edward Koch, lived simple, happy life

Frank Edward Koch, 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, with his family at his bedside in Selbyville.

He was born April 19, 1932, in Baltimore, Md., and remained in Maryland until 2020 when he and his wife moved to Delaware with his daughter and son-in-law. Frank served our country in the Army during the Korean Conflict from January 1953 to December 1954.

Frank is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Lucille (Lintz) Koch; and his parents, Frank Koch Sr. and Helen (Reddish) Koch. Frank and Lucille raised six children, Kathy (Mike) Gillespie, Frank III (Cecilia), Brenda (Tim) Burrell, Mark (Cheryl), Mike (Mary) and Lucy (Ray) Turnage. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grands, great-great-grands, and many nieces and nephews.

Frank always worked hard to support his family. His occupations ranged from making ice cream to driving a truck. He retired as a union truck driver in 1995. He enjoyed boating, working on cars, and family time. In his younger years as a father, he would build his children bicycles from new and old parts. He would take the family on Sunday drives in "the country," as he would say when we were growing up.

He was a quiet man who cherished his wife and loved his family. His life and beliefs were old-fashioned. He lived a very simple and happy life. We will miss him and treasure all our memories of him.

There will be a private service at Glen Haven Cemetery, Glen Burnie, Md., at the discretion of the family.

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