Tommy was born on January 16, 1940 in Weatherford, Oklahoma where he lived until his 20's.
Tommy graduated from Weatherford High School in 1958, then continued on to work in appliance repair, carpentry, building houses, and tunnel maintenance. He was a tunnel electrician at the Eisenhower Tunnel.
Throughout his life, Tommy was actively involved in Jeeping, riding 4 wheelers, fly fishing, sailing, skiing and snowmobiling. He also enlisted in the Navy for 4 years during his 20s where he was an airplane captain and trained other pilots. This took place from 1961-1965.
Tommy Koch is preceded in death by his father Harold Koch, mother Emma Koch and his brother James Koch.
He is survived by his loving wife Wendy Koch, his children Christopher Koch, Damon Koch, Brian Thompson, and Lisa Thompson. Tommy is survived by his many grandchildren Emma Koch, Brandi Koch Shirley, Amber Koch, Kirstyn Thompson, Justin Thompson, and great grandchildren Aspen Shirley and Landon Thompson.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Olinger Crown Hill – 7777 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Pavilion of Reflection on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Tommy's honor to American Cancer Society.
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