Theodore Foster Koch Obituary (1925 - 2015)

Theodore Foster Koch Passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the age of 90. Ted was born on August 4, 1925 in Monroe, MI the son of Walter and Lucy (Foster) Koch. At a young age both of his parents passed away and he was raised by his grandparents Frank and Anna Foster. Ted graduated from Monroe High School class of 1942 and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps stationed on the USS General Morton. After his service Ted attended Michigan Agricultural College where he received a degree in forestry. He moved to Washington and worked in a state park as a forest ranger for two years before returning to Michigan to work for General Motors as an engineer supervisor. Ted was also a licensed contractor and built homes in his spare time throughout his 35 year employment with General Motors. He married his wife Rose in 1979 on the beaches of Hawaii. Together they loved to travel, spend time with their family, and listen to jazz music. Ted took great pride in his home and loved to keep his lawn in great shape while Rose tended to her flower gardens. He was a member of the VFW post 701, the eagles Lodge, and Moose Lodge. Ted is preceded in death by his parents; stepson, Gregory Kolar; and siblings, Rebecca, Bob, Margaret, and Lucy. Surviving Ted are his wife, Rose; sons, Ted (Terry) Koch, Mark (Donna Ransom) Koch; daughter, Kristie Mignone; step-daughters, Nanette (Dennis) Hahn, Laura (Scott) Reinsmith; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. The family will receive friends starting at 9:00 AM. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care in memory of Ted. For online condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com