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     Walter F Koch Jr. was born on 18 September 1937 at Strasburg, Pennsylvania. He married Pearl Louise Mellott, daughter of Lee Mellott and Dorothy Marjory Plantholt, on 3 July 1960 at Wesly UM Church, Strasburg, Pennsylvania. Walter F Koch Jr. Find-a-Grave.com ID # 183351634. He died on 13 September 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 79. His Obit: Walter F. Koch, Jr., 79, of Quarryville, died unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was born in Strasburg to the late Walter F., Sr. and Florence Gochenour Koch. Walt celebrated 57 years of marriage with his wife, Pearl Mellott Koch, on July 3rd.

A graduate of Paradise High School, Walt served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves and then active duty in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany from 1960 to 1962. He owned and operated Koch Plumbing and Heating, Inc., now run by his son Stephen.

Walt was a member of New Providence Church of God. He loved the Lord and his wife and family. Walt enjoyed the outdoors, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling and hunting at his cabin in Potter County. He also enjoyed the Fenwick Island beach house and was especially fond of his historic home and property in Eden Twp. Walt was a member of Washington Lodge #156 F.& A.M.

Surviving besides his wife, Pearl, are their four children, Mark F. Koch, husband of Lori (Hohenwarter) of Manheim, Cindy Koch, wife of Inga Stevens of Wendell, MA, David Koch, husband of Kelly (Huss) of Andover, NY and Stephen Koch, husband of Sue (Clites) of Quarryville; six grandchildren, Derek Koch, husband of Heidi (Smith), Jared Koch, Whitney (Koch), wife of G.J. Frankford, Matthew Koch, husband of Jessica (Roldan), Nicole White and Nathan Koch; four great-grandchildren, Landon White, Tony and Luna Koch and Easton Frankford; and his siblings, Betty, wife of the late Ralph Lockard, Frank Koch, husband of Nancy (Kutz) and Thomas Koch, husband of Linda (Bard).

A viewing will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 from 1 to 3 PM, followed by the funeral at 3 PM, with Rev. Dwight E. Lefever officiating, at New Providence Church of God. Private interment in Quarryville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Providence Church of God Building Fund (Next), 269 Cinder Road, New Providence, PA 17560.¹ He was buried on 16 September 2017 at Quarryville Cemetery, Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.²
     He appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 214 Miller St, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³

     Erica Sue Koch died on 21 February 1984. She was born on 21 February 1984. She was buried on 24 February 1984 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Bentley Ames was born on 26 January 1903.¹ He married Erma Irene Feister, daughter of William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Armer. Bentley Ames died on 22 September 1970 at age 67.^2,1 He was buried on 25 September 1970 at St John's United Methodist Cemtery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹

     Anna Elizabeth Boice was born on 23 August 1912 at Fritztown, Berks, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Wilmer Charles (Bud) Feister, son of William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Armer, on 12 September 1931 at St Andrew's Evangelical Church, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Anna Elizabeth Boice died on 27 January 1995 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 82.¹ She was buried on 30 January 1995 at Mellingers Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Anna Elizabeth Boice Find-a-Grave.com ID # 78248765.
     She appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at 618 North Jefferson St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.³ As of 12 September 1931,her married name was Feister.¹

     Ivan J Clark was born on 15 November 1912 at Salisbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Rosa Evaline Feister, daughter of William Jacob Feister and Rosanna (Annie) Armer, on 22 April 1939.² Ivan J Clark died on 5 January 1995 at Mennonite Home, Manheim Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 82.³ He was buried on 8 January 1995 at St John's United Methodist Cemetery, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.² Ivan J Clark Find-a-Grave.com ID # 27302518.
     He was a farmer in Providence Township, retiring in 1981.³ His Social Security Number was 198-30-7653
Last localities:
Buyerstown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Kinzers, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
New Milltown, Lancaster, Pennsylvania at Pennsylvania.⁴

     Helen Elizabeth Feister was born on 18 June 1933 at Manheim Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ She married Glenn Robert Miller, son of Jay Miller and Fannie Newswanger, on 2 September 1950 at St Andrew's Evangelical Church, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Helen Elizabeth Feister Find-a-Grave.com ID # 186208285 + obit. She died on 29 December 2017 at Fairmont Homes, Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at age 84.² She was buried on 2 January 2018 at Willow Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, Willow Street, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.²
     As of 2 September 1950,her married name was Miller.¹

     Glenn Robert Miller was born on 24 June 1930 at New Danville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ He married Helen Elizabeth Feister, daughter of Wilmer Charles (Bud) Feister and Anna Elizabeth Boice, on 2 September 1950 at St Andrew's Evangelical Church, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.¹ Glenn Robert Miller died on 4 March 2005 at Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 74.² He was buried on 8 March 2005 at Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery, Willow Street, Pennsylvania.² His funeral was held at High View Chruch of God, 2470 Leaman Road, Ronks, Pennsylvania, on 8 March 2005 Pastor J. Thomas Lefever officiating.² Glenn Robert Miller Find-a-Grave.com ID # 119023877.