Ralph Koch

Ralph M. Koch, 77, of Shiloh, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at his residence.

Ralph was born January 29, 1945 in Ashland, Ohio to George W. and Helen {Kaufman} Koch.

He graduated from Ashland High School in 1963. He served in the Reserve of the US Marine Corps from 1965 to 1971.

He married Elaine Reisinger on December 30, 1988.

Ralph retired from Premium Building Products. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the NRA. Ralph enjoyed hunting, cooking, woodworking and being outdoors.

Ralph will be deeply missed by his wife; children Amy Koch of Mansfield, Lynn (Roger) McGinnis of Smithville; brothers George (Cheryl), Ora (Lila June), Richard (Sarah), Jerry (Kay), and Terry Dean Koch; sisters Pat Clark, Bonnie (Bud) Bush, and Joy Lynn (Steve) Plank; inlaws Charlene Cornish, Melvin Reisinger, Wayne (Nancy) Reisinger, Ed (Barb) Reisinger and William (Laura) Reisinger.

Ralph was preceded in death by his infant sons Ralph Jr. and Jason Lee; sisters Lila May Leiter and Peg Lane; brothers Doug and Clayton Koch.

Roberts Funeral Home- Ashland Chapel, is assisting the family. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11am at Ashland County Memorial Park with Rev. John Conlon officiating. Burial will be at Ashland County Memorial Park, where military rites will be held. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Savannah Fire Department, 6 Haney St, Savannah, OH 44874.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ohio Health Home Hospice for their care and support.