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     Ruth Heisler was born on 24 April 1904. She married Victor C Koch, son of Frank B Koch and Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer, on 18 October. Ruth Heisler died on 3 October 1992 at age 88. She was buried on 6 October 1992 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹
     Her married name was Koch. She and Victor C Koch appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 137 W Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²

     Arlene Ella Koch and Robert Henry were divorced. Arlene Ella Koch married Robert Henry. Arlene Ella Koch married Harry J Weaver. Arlene Ella Koch married Amos F Breniser, son of Benjamin F Breniser and Georgiana L Erb. Arlene Ella Koch was born on 6 November 1925 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She died on 20 February 1991 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Her obit: Arlene E. Breniser, 65, was homemaker

Arlene Ella Koch Breniser, 65, of 26 Ethel Ave., Leola, died at Lancaster General Hospital, Wednesday, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Amos F. Breniser, who died June 11, 1989.

Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of Ruth Heisler Koch, of the Quarryville Presbyterian Home, and the late Victor C. Koch. A homemaker, she was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, Hellers.

Published on February 21, 1991, Intelligencer Journal (Lancaster, PA.)² She was buried on 23 February 1991 at Hellers Church, Leola, Pennsylvania. Arlene Ella Koch Find-a-Grave.com ID # 57882789.
     Her married name was Breniser. She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.³ She appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 137 W Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Margaret Ann Koch was born on 25 February 1929. She married William E Logan on 18 January 1948. Margaret Ann Koch died on 17 November 2009 at age 80.¹ She was buried on 20 November 2009 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Margaret Ann Koch Find-a-Grave.com ID # 79727654.
     She was included at a reunion with approx 150 members attending. Tenth Reunion. on 25 July 1936 at Buchmiller Park, Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.² She appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 137 W Main St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ She witnessed Class picture of graduating class at Strasburg High School in 1947. As of 18 January 1948,her married name was Logan.

     Harry J Weaver married Arlene Ella Koch, daughter of Victor C Koch and Ruth Heisler. Harry J Weaver was buried at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born on 12 July 1900. He died on 20 November 1964 at age 64.

     Amos F Breniser married Arlene Ella Koch, daughter of Victor C Koch and Ruth Heisler. Amos F Breniser married Arlene Mellinger.² Amos F Breniser was born on 20 October 1915. He married Salome Deshong, daughter of Frazer Deshong and Alta Almina Feister.³ Amos F Breniser died on 11 June 1989 at age 73.⁴ He was buried on 14 June 1989 at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers Church, Leola, Pennsylvania.⁵ Amos F Breniser Find-a-Grave.com ID # 57882206.
     He appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁶ He began military service on 17 November 1942 at Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, Rank: Private, Serial # 33491845.⁷ He, 34, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 5 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Salome is listed as wife, then crossed off, and written housekeeper. Alta is recorded as being Amos Brensier's daughter, married to Samuel Summers and their son Ronald Summers. Earl (Red) Shaub is listed as Amos' son.⁸

     William E Logan was born on 16 December 1926 at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Margaret Ann Koch, daughter of Victor C Koch and Ruth Heisler, on 18 January 1948. William E Logan died on 22 February 2011 at Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 84.¹ He was buried on 25 February 2011 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.¹ William E Logan Find-a-Grave.com ID # 79724370.
     As of before 2010, William E Logan lived at 110 N Jackson St, Strasburg, Pennsylvania.

     Margaret Joyce Kauffman was buried at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She died on 4 October 1927. She was born on 4 October 1927.

     Florence P Gochnauer was born on 16 November 1909 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Walter Koch, son of Frank B Koch and Margaret (Maggie) Salome Armer, on 21 October 1933. Florence P Gochnauer died on 5 January 1998 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 88.^2,1 She was buried on 8 January 1998 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ Florence P Gochnauer Find-a-Grave.com ID # 16999154.
     As of 21 October 1933,her married name was Koch. She and Walter Koch appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 214 Miller St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.⁴ Florence P Gochnauer lived before 5 January 1998 at Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Ralph D Lockard was born in 1933 at Columbia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Betty Jane Koch, daughter of Walter Koch and Florence P Gochnauer, on 18 November 1956. Ralph D Lockard died on 28 June 2016 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. His obit: Ralph D. Lockard, 83, of Strasburg, passed away, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community with his loving family by his side. Born in Columbia, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Isabel (Keller) Lockard. Ralph was the loving husband of Betty J. (Koch) Lockard for 59 years.

A 1951 graduate of Columbia High School, Ralph worked as a tester for Bendix Corporation for 18 years and then for ISC and Sechan Electronics, Inc.

Ralph loved family time and his grandchildren. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and a former member of Strasburg Lions Club. He enjoyed trains and was a member and volunteer for Friends of the Rail Road Museum of PA, and was named volunteer of the year in 2008. He was a NASCAR fan, especially of Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

Ralph enjoyed history and was very proud that his great-grandfather John Lockard was involved in burning the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge during the Civil War to stop the Confederate advance.

Surviving in addition to his wife Betty are their three children: Michael S. Lockard of Strasburg, Barbara D., wife of John W. Gaunt of Greenwood, DE, and Douglas A. Lockard, husband of Janet C. of Huntingdon Valley, PA; and their four grandchildren: Richard and Abigail Gaunt and Wesley and Celeste Lockard.

A viewing will take place from 11 am to 12 pm, followed by the funeral at 12 pm, with the Rev. David R. Alderson officiating, on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Interment in Strasburg Cemetery.¹ He was buried on 30 June 2016 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Ralph D Lockard Find-a-Grave.com ID # 166234862 + full obit and family links.