KOCH, Ronald Dean 1932-2013

KOCH, KRAINER, HINER, FIORESI, TIDLAND, KESSLER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 6/14/2013 at 15:48:47

Ronald Dean Koch

Ronald Dean Koch, known as Buster by family and friends, died Monday, January 21, 2013 in Mission Viejo, California, at the age of 80.

Born on October 14, 1932 in Osage, Iowa. He graduated from Osage High School in 1950 and later attended Arizona State University graduating with a BS degree in Business Administration. Ron served in the US Air Force from 1953-1957.

On November 12, 1960 he married Kathleen Krainer. They have resided in California for the past 50 years were he worked for 35 years as a regional sales manager.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Stewart Koch and beloved grandparents James and Eva Hiner.

He is survived by his mother Maxine Hiner; his wife Kathleen Krainer of 50 years; daughters: Kimberly Koch, Kathy Constantino, Jamie Fioresi, Karen Tidland, Kristie Kessler; and his 12 grandchildren.

All of whom believe he was greeted at the Pearly Gates with a vodka tonic and new set of golf clubs by the good Lord himself.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in memory of Ron to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Source: Mitchell County Press, Jan. 31, 2013