Keith Allen Koch

KOCH, Keith Allen, age 89, of Kettering, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Keith was born on March 2, 1933 in Otway, OH to the late Cecil and Mary (Hughes) Koch. He was a member of the Masonic Alfa Lodge #729 since 1968 and a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church where he volunteered for a lot of activities. Keith served on the USS Roosevelt in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for NCR and retired from DELCO after 35 years. Keith loved making bird houses, fishing from his boat, hunting, gardening, and soaking up the sunshine of the great outdoors with a dog by his side. He was also a fan of NASCAR, especially Bill Elliot #9. 

 Keith was preceded in death by sons, Andy, Greg, Dana; brother, Ralph; sister, Thelma Chain. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Novelle (Henson); daughter, Gale (Rodney) Jones; 3 step-children, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and beloved dog, Ginger. 

Family will greet friends 11AM-1PM on Wednesday, December 28 with a funeral service beginning at 1PM at ROUTSONG FUNERAL HOME, 2100 E STROOP RD, KETTERING. Keith will be laid to rest in Beaverton Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Hope Baptist Church, 3151 Annabelle Dr, Kettering, OH 45429.