Shirley P. Koch

OREGON-Mrs. Shirley Jean Koch (née Pfister), of Oregon, Wis., passed away on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, at the age of 93. Shirley was born to parents, Harold Pfister and Helene Schwickerath, on Jan. 21, 1922, in Chicago, Ill., and grew up in Highland Park, Ill., as one of three children. On Aug. 9, 1947, she married her sweetheart, William E. Koch. Together they traveled the country and raised their family. Shirley was a loving wife and mother. Shirley is survived by her son, William Koch Jr.; her daughter, Barbara Oliver; her son, Stephen Koch; and her son, David Koch; as well as six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Koch; her parents, Harold and Helene; her brother, Harold, and her sister, Marjorie. At Shirley's request, no formal services will be held. The family would like to especially thank the staff's at Agrace HospiceCare and Sienna Meadows in Oregon, for the loving care the provided for Shirley over the past 2 years. You are all Angels on earth. The family is grateful for condolences and request that memorials be considered to the following organizations, Peoples UMC, 103 N. Alpine Parkway, Oregon WI 53575; Agrace HospiceCare, Inc., 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway Madison, WI 53711 or the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515