Born in Bally, PA on April 10, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Agnes (Kriebel) Koch.
Esther worked at the former Great American Knitting, Bally as a binder/inspector for 20+ plus years retiring there. She also worked as an Ambulance Dispatcher for the Bally Ambulance and Fire Company for 20 years.
She was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally.
Esther is survived by two sons, John J. and Dean A. Bauer both of Barto; a sister, Priscilla Melcher of Barto; two brothers, Richard Koch of Barto and Leonard Koch of Bally and one granddaughter.
A Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 2, 2010 at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 610 Pine Street, Bally, PA. Monsignor Edward J. Coyle will officiate.
Relatives and friends will be received between 10 – 11 a.m. at the church.
Inurnment will be in Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery, Bally.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, Southeastern Pennsylvania Office, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
Arrangements are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown.
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.
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