Harry Michael Koch

October 13, 1947 - August 22, 2017

Harry M. Koch, age 69, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1947 in Greensboro, MD, son of the late Harry and Dorthea (Frase) Koch. Mr. Koch graduated from Chesapeake College in 1973, after which he worked for the DuPont Chemical Company as a Lab Technician. He loved the great outdoors, and his favorite pasttimes included hunting, crabbing, fishing, and shrimping. His most cherished moments, however, were those spent with his wonderful family, in particular, his adored grandchildren. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, nephew, and friend. He will be genuinely missed by all who knew him. Mr. Koch is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Fran Koch of Seaford, DE; his sons: Jay Koch of Seaford, DE, Michael Koch and his wife Donna of Dover, DE, and Matthew Koch and his wife Emily of Alexandria, VA; his grandchildren: Matthew Koch and Tanner Koch, both of Lynchburg, VA, Jorja Koch of Dover, DE, and Benjamin Koch, Ysabel Koch, and Michael Koch, all of Alexandria, VA; and his uncle, John Koch of Laurel, DE. All services will be private. In lieu of flowers or donations, Mr. Koch has requested that friends instead go fishing with a loved one, or have a beer in his memory. Please sign the online guestbook located on this site.