Richard E. Koch passed away on August 31, 2017. He was born on July 30, 1923. He was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lucille (Hielsberg) Koch, daughter, Diane Klitzke (Tom), two sons, Allan (Renae) Koch, and Scott Koch; two sisters, Margaret Stieg and Laura Dickson; grandchildren, Eric (Michele) Klitzke , Christopher and Amy Koch, two great grandchildren, Ashley (Josh)Weselenak and Corey Klitzke; and a great-great granddaughter Savannah Weselenak.A celebration of life for Richard will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Fox Cities Funeral & Cremation Services, 3026 Jackson St. Oshkosh. Cremation has taken place.