Virgil E. Koch age 85 of Camanche, IA, passed away Monday Feb. 20, 2023 at MercyOne, Clinton. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Friday Feb. 24th at Pape Funeral Home, Clinton. Visitation will be held Friday 9:30 AM until the service hour at the funeral home. Burial held at the Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Kyle, Kory, and Dean Koch, Alan Heck, Jim Sieverding, and Gene Ruchotzke. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Virgil was born on July 10, 1937 in Miles, IA, the son of Verdus and Doris (Schrader) Koch. He married Darlene Smith on March 18, 1962 in Hillsdale, IL. Virgil farmed for over 26 years, worked at Warren Industries for 2 years, and worked at H.C. Duke and Sons for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing and camping.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Darlene Koch of Camanche, IA; his son, Kevin (Lori) Koch of Clinton, IA; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Kyle, and Kory; his sister, Mardella Ruchotzke of Miles, IA; two brothers, Merwin (Lue) Koch of Maquoketa, IA and Alan (Jan) Koch of Texas; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth.