SMSGT Ewald Almar Koch
September 06, 1919 - April 05, 2015
Obituary
MADISON-SMSGT Ewald Almar Koch, age 95, of Madison, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015. He was born on Sept. 6, 1919, in Stones Prairie, Mo., the son of Rudolf and Paula (Hempfing) Koch. He married Fern Carney on Oct. 25, 1946, in Baraboo. Ewald spent 26 years in the U.S. Air Force as a weapons mechanic, serving in WWII and the Korean War and earned the Purple Heart medal in Pearl Harbor. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. He was a longtime member at Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ewald is survived by his children, James Koch, Mary Lou (Robert) Pipkin, Donald (Grace) Koch, David (Carol) Koch, and Thomas (Connie) Koch; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; sister, Irmgard Rockett; a special niece, Kathy Angell; and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Robert; five brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at MONONA EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4411 Monona Dr., Monona, at 1 p.m., on Saturday, April 18, 2015, with the Rev. Thomas Nowak presiding. Entombment will follow the service at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Glory Honor Flight, P.O.Box 482, Menasha WI 54952, for which he was so honored to go to Washington D.C. and Pearl Harbor. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Apr 18, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church • 4411 Monona Dr., Monona, WI null
Service
Sat Apr 18, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church • 4411 Monona Dr., Monona, WI null
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Memories
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Jeri Pancratz
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Uncle Ewald was "Daddy" to me for many years and even walked me down the aisle - twice! He was always there when I needed him. I know he is rejoicing right now with God and for that I am truly grateful! Hello to all my cousins who I don't get to see very often and to the Monona Lutheran crew that will always be dear to my heart because it is there that I found the saving grace of Jesus and it has shaped my life ever since.
Love, Jeri (Lytle/Wegner) Pancratz
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Gloria Lake
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We are truly blessed to have known Ewald. He was such an interesting person to talk with and he shared such wonderful stories of his time in the service. I know that he will be missed by many, but I also know that he is in such a better place now rejoicing and have a wonderful life without pain or suffering. We will continue to pray for all of you so that soon your grief will be replaced by only the fond memories you have of your dad, grandpa, uncle and friend. Jack & Gloria Lake
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Jeff Manges
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Don, Grace, and family: We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Just know that he is in a much better place now. Your friendship means a lot to us.
- Jeff, Angie, Drew, and Mia Manges
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Constance L Koch
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I don't know what to say except I thank the Lord for this lovely family that I am now a part of. Dads children, especially Tom, my husband, mean the world to me. I feel blessed with the short time that I had to get to know Dad and I look forward to the future with all the family that I love deeply and cannot imagine my life without. May the Lord give us strength to be the best we can be each and every day of our lives. May you rest in peace Dad🙏 I love you.
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Joanne Emerick
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We of Ewald's 31st Bomb Squadron (H) extend our deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Ewald was one of us and we loved him greatly. May God bless him with Eternal Rest.
Joanne Emerick, Historian
31st Bombardment Squadron (H)
PO Box 254
Hoxie, KS 67740