"Our sympathy to all of you, when Gladys and my mom were in the home we had such good visits with Delmar everyday. Our prayers are with you. Ed & Betty Etnier"
In loving memory of
Delmar Luverne Koch
July 8, 1927 - March 13, 2019
Delmar Luverne Koch, 91, of Sheffield, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Sheffield Care Center. He was born July 8, 1927, in Hampton, Iowa, to Gerald and Edna (Wallace) Koch.
Delmar graduated from Hansell Consolidated High School. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Davis on January 18, 1948, in Hansell; she preceded him in death. He was then united in marriage to Gladys Dirksen Kinsel on February 2, 1965.
Delmar was a farmer. He operated Koch truck line and was a hog buyer for Farmland Foods. After retiring from Farmland Foods, he drove truck for Sukup Manufacturing Company. Delmar was a member of Lions Club and Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton. He also served on the Hansell School Board, the Sheffield Chapin School Board, and the Zion St. John Lutheran Church council. Delmar was a Minnesota Twins fan and enjoyed woodworking.
Delmar is survived by his children Kirby (Carolyn) Koch of Iowa Falls, Karen (Denny) Feeley of Albert City, Kimberly (Bob) Jensen of Sheffield, Kent (Cindy) Koch of Sheffield, Steve (Jean) Koch of Fort Dodge, Kae (Rich) Stuhr of Shelby, Patti (Tim Johnson) Hintz of Dexter, Minnesota, and Alan (Jodi) Koch of Azel, Texas, twenty-three grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Edna, wives Dorothy and Gladys, son Kevin and sister Geraldine.
Tributes
"sorry to hear about my Grandpa, thinking of you all today. Love, jess and Amaya feeley"
"Kirby. I am setting here Momday morning and realized even though i had it on the calendar, I forgot. I went in to get Dwain Paulson to take to the Abel Skiever at East Church and was going to stop in and give my condolences before i picked him up. My memory is not keeping up with my waste line. My thoughts to a wonderful family and always fond memories of a great man, Delmar. (And his lovely sister that helped when we were all younger.And your Grandfather who brought those ponies to Coulter. What a joy. Until one stopped quick and i went over its head. Was my first horses to be around and it stuck with me. Great memories. Hope you all are well and enjoying life. "
"Kim and family, please accept my condolences on your fathers' passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time"
"Kim, so sorry to have read of your dads' passing, thoughts and prayers to you and your family....Gary"
"So sorry to hear of Delmar?s passing! Our Thoughts, Prayers, & Hugs to Delmar?s Family!! Rest In Paradise Mr. Koch! "
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all! He was such a sweet man! So sorry for your loss! "
"So sorry to hear of Delmar?s passing! Our Thoughts, Prayers, & Hugs to Delmar?s Family!! Rest In Paradise Mr. Koch! "
"My thoughts and prayers with the Koch family. Delmer was a nice man and will be remembered by many who knew him. God bless. "
"Delmar will be missed but not in memory. Hi s kindness towards others will be a lasting. He was and is someone to live up to. He was his own person and carried on in life through good times and tough times with such character to be emulated. Will love his memory for ever. God bless Delmar. "