Esther M. Koch, age 95, passed away Sunday September 16, 2007 at the Cedar Lake Health & Rehabilitation Center, West Bend.
She was born on January 29, 1912 in West Bend to the late Edward and Ida (nee Krause) Koch, and graduated from West Bend High School in the class of 1931.
Esther spent her life working in West Bend as a bookkeeper and secretary. First for the former Roger O'Meara Appliance Store, then for the City of West Bend in the City Clerk's Office, and finally for the former Imperial Floor Covering Company. She retired in 1977.
Esther was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, and a life member of the Order of Eastern Star West Bend Chapter # 73.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Lucille Koch of West Bend; a brother-in-law, Milton Roell of West Bend; three nieces, Paula Canby of West Bend, Margaret Shelton of Glendale, AZ, and Marion Haizel of Oshkosh; seven nephews, William (Bette) Koch of West Bend, Luke (Mary) Koch of West Bend, Eugene (Mary) Roell of West Bend, Jack Roell of Harshaw, David (Madelyn) Roell of West Bend, Robert Roell of West Bend, and Donald (Darlene) Roell of West Bend; other relatives and friends. Esther was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Koch and Ella Roell; three brothers, Paul Koch, Edward Koch, an infant brother Chester, and a nephew, John Koch.
It was Esther's request that there be no formal funeral service or visitation. Graveside services for family and friends will be held on Wednesday September 19th at 3:00 pm in Washington County Memorial Park. Chaplin Susan Kolb of Cedar Community will officiate. Memorials may be given in Esther's name to the Eastern Star Scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice.