Lorena Mary Koch

Lorena Mary Koch of Pearland, Texas passed away on September 17, 2022 at the tender age of 101. She was born on September 1, 1921 to Charles and Katie Goedrich in Schulenburg, Texas. She attended Hackberry and Schulenburg schools then later completed her education in Houston. On November 10, 1941 she married William “Bill” Koch with whom she spent 59 years until his passing in November 2000. She was a member of Saint Helen Catholic Church in Pearland where she volunteered her time with the Catholic Daughters.

Mrs. Koch loved to bake, dance, work in her garden and flower beds, visit with family and friends, and travel. She had the opportunity to visit places such as Germany, France, the Vatican, as well as many destinations within the United States. However, she could be frequently found travelling back and forth to Louisiana where she could spend time with friends and play nickel slots at the Coushatta Casino.

She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Bill; her parents; sister, Helen Christian; brother and sister-in-law, Charlie and Lillian Goedrich; sister-in-law and brother-in law, Annie and Albert Smolik; brother-in-law, Otto Koch; son-in-law, Russell Freeman; nephew, Charles L. Goedrich; an infant sister; and her beloved cat, Spunky.

She is survived by her children, William Koch/Eduardo Cruz and Joyce Freeman; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

The family would like to thank Ann, Narea, Maggie, Lucy, Diane, Faith, Connie, and Emma for the unwavering care, compassion, and friendship that they provided Mrs. Koch while assisting with her daily activities over the past several years. For it was through you that she was able to achieve her wish of remaining home throughout her final years.

A visitation for Lorena will be held Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A rosary service will occur Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023. A funeral service will occur Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin Rd, Pearland, TX 77581. A committal service will occur Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, TX 77023.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestParkLawndaleFH.com for the Koch family.