John Koch Jr.

MISSOULA - John Gregory Koch Jr., 86, of Missoula, passed away at his home on May 27, 2009. He was born in Wyoming, Pa., on July 31, 1922, the son of Florence Roselle and John Gregory Koch, Sr.





He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in North Africa. John received a degree in electrical engineering in Newark, N.J. He went on to work as an aerospace engineer in domestic and international locations, setting up tracking stations for the space shuttle.





John was a member of the VFW and will be remembered as a “computer jock.” Dad was always on the leading edge of technology, cherished his family, took great pride in his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, and was always a gentleman.





He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Elfrieda “Freddie” Viehweg Koch. His family includes a brother, Dave Koch of New York; children, Sue Bergmeier of Missoula, Linda Carol of Spicewood, Texas, John S. Koch of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Kristy B. DesRosier of Basin, Wyo., Tiva Solga of Napa, Calif. and John Eric Bergmeier of Missoula; and great-grandsons, James and Roger DesRosier of Basin.





Private services are planned. The family suggests that memorials be made to Habitat for Humanity, 725 W. Alder, Missoula, MT 59802. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
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