Bernard M Koch

Bob, Peg & Family: Sending my sympathy on the passing of Bernie. Phyllis (Noltner) Yngsdal MHS class of "64

One top notch cattleman, and I was fortunate to be able to call him my friend. Our deepest sympathies to his wife and family. Roger and Deb VanDerLeest.

My condolences to the family first. Second I cannot put into words the impact and guidence Bernie put into my life. He was a strong man that had a loving and tolerant personality. Such a huge loss and will be remembered by me always, I am very sad but somehow take comfort in knowing that Bernie helped and affected so many lives of others and I am one of those people. You will be greatly missed!! Your friend always in this life and the next... Douglas L Zander

I met Bernie some 25 years ago and immediately we became friends. Bernie was a great man, Bernie was a tall man, Bernie was a strong man, Bernie was a gentlemen, Bernie is a man I’ll never forget. We shared stories together and we laughed, we laughed hard and we laughed a lot. I’ll miss those great Super Bowl gatherings at his Ranch a top that big hill. One day, Bernie and I were riding along in his truck and stopped along the road to look at some horses. He said to me “keep an eye on that Mare over there”. I didn’t tell him horses look all the same to me. What I realized, Bernie really knew how to Cowboy. Rest in Peace my friend, our time together isn’t over, we’ll get together again on the other side. Thanks for being my friend. Bob Lind

Our deepest sympathy to Marlene and the rest of Bernie's family. Bernie will be missed by many. He was a good friend and we enjoyed the time we spent with him. William and Julianne Hogan