Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
A prayer service remembering, and honoring Bill’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. You may also watch via livestream by clicking on this link at 12:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/Vt5DTFGpZT4
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MOUNT PLEASANT, WI (formerly of Chicago and Gurnee) – Bill J. Koch, 73, passed away at Ascension All Saints on January 17, 2022.
He was born in Chicago on May 20, 1948, the son of the late James and Dorothy (nee Rooney) Koch. Bill graduated from Holy Cross High School in River Grove and the University of Illinois Chicago.
On July 30, 1988, he married Cheryl L. Jung.
Bill retired from Waterloo Industries in Oak Creek. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and spending time in the Upper Peninsula at their vacation home in Crystal Falls. He also enjoyed motorcycle rides with family and friends and attending Mass at St. Lucy Catholic Church.
In addition to his loving wife Cheryl, Bill is survived by his sister and brothers, Kathy (Dennis) Lewandowski, Jim (Patty) Koch, Tom (Linda) Koch, John (Virginia) Koch, Dan (Leslie) Koch; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Brian (Anna) Jung and Cynthia Jung; as well as many dear nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A prayer service remembering, and honoring Bill’s life will follow at 12:00 p.m. You may also watch via live stream by clicking on this link at 12:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/Vt5DTFGpZT4In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to St. Lucy Catholic Church.
Brian & Anna says
Dear Bill,
You were our good friend and relative and a great partner for Cheryl. We will miss you. 🪴
Love,
Anna & Brian 🎶🦜
John Brennan jr says
My condolences and prayers , sincerely Johnny
James Koch says
You meant so much to me Uncle Bill. I will miss our lunches with Uncle Danny. I will miss our talks. You were a huge inspiration in my life. You were always calm and could always make me laugh. Our family will not be the same without you, but we will never forget you. You were always there for me, and I will always be there for Aunt Cheryl. Rest In Peace Uncle Bill. Thank you for all that you did for me and my family.
Pat (Gilleran) Stien says
I have fond memories of Bill and his family. Although not related by blood, we always considered them cousins. There were 11 kids between the two families and we were always having fun. Bill was a calm and kind man. I am sure his parents are in heaven and greeted him with open hands and my parents and brother were right behind them.
Mike Sheridan says
God bless you and your family Bill.
Mr and Mrs Mike Holland says
Our hearts and love go out to Cheryl and the rest of the Koch family in the loss of their loving husband, brother and uncle Bill.
Cousin Bill’s smile and kindness that he had extended to all of us will live in our memories and hearts forever!
May God bless and grant him eternal peace.
Love always,
Barb and Mike Holland
Frank and Becky Moon says
Cheryl and Bill’s Family,
Becky and I were so very, very sad to hear about Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Cheryl and yours and Bill’s family. Cheryl, you were always one of my favorite co-workers when we both worked together at MacLean-Fogg. But more importantly, a great friend and Becky and I had the privilege of knowing Bill as well when our “gang” gathered at the Moon cave for the Sundays’ Bears games. It seemed like the Bears mostly played the Packers when we would get together. And of course Bill always seemed to get the best of us as the Packers seemed to beat the Bears. Proof that Bill was such a great guy is that he never really rubbed it in on us Bears fans. He will be missed tremendously. Again, Becky and I send our condolences to your whole, extended family during this sad time.
Frank and Becky
Donna Moone says
Uncle Bill, you always enjoyed the little things like a board game, playing bean bags, sitting around a bonfire, and even watching cartoons with my kids (your great nieces and nephew) and just laughing out loud at the jokes right along with them. I’ll always remember how every song that came on the radio was one of your favorites, and you knew all the words. You had such a positive energy, kindness, and appreciation for family. You and Aunt Cheryl never missed a family party or opportunity for us all to get together ever since I was young and then you were always there for my kids, too. I picture Grandma and Grandpa giving you the biggest hug up there in heaven. I’ll miss you so much, and so will Dave, Blake, Summer and Savannah. We love you and Aunt Cheryl.
Elsie Kvacik says
Cheryl,
So sorry for your loss.
Drenda Saylor says
Cheryl,
It was such a great pleasure to know Bill and work on the picnic committee with you both. he was such a nice guy. He always worried about us sitting in the heat to do the picnic registrations and made sure we had water to drink. just an all around gentleman. he will be missed by all who knew him.
hugs, both sides
Cynthia jung says
Bill you were a great brotheriinlaw I will miss you. Love cindy🦜☮️
Urszula Pogorzelski says
Cheryl,
So sorry for your loss.
Anonymous says
Bill and I are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed. He always had a smile on his face, your family will be in our prayers.
Love,
B.G and Bill Schopp
BG and Bill Schopp says
Bill and I so sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers.
Lynn & Larry Nordlund says
Cheryl,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences. 🙏
God Speed.
Kathy Lewandowski says
Bill was my brother but he was also my lifelong friend. He had a gentle nature and a kind soul. We loved spending time with Bill and Cheryl in Crystal Falls where we were constant companions, fishing, meeting up with family, going on adventures, canoe trips, and sharing laughs over our favorite card game until late in the night. The UP was truly Bill’s happy place.
Bill was a great brother, a loving husband, and a good person. I will miss him with my whole heart until we meet again. May God grant him eternal joy.
Jackie & Ron Roberti says
Cheryl,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, as well as to the whole family. We are so sorry for your loss. We knew Bill from the times we spent together at Ravinia, and he was just such a genuinely nice guy. May you find comfort in your family and friends in the days ahead.
Nancy Ellis says
Dearest Cheryl. Kathy, Jim, Tom and Danny (and spouses)
Bill is someone I looked forward to seeing at family functions. Bill was kind and always had something nice to say. He had an easy smile that was so welcoming. It is a joy to know he had a blessed life he shared with his wife and siblings. I’m sure you will find comfort in all of the memories you created with Bill and hold them in your heart for always. God bless you during this difficult time.
Your cousin
Nancy
John and Karen Rooney says
Our hearts go out to you Cheryl and the entire Koch family.
Our Prayers go up to heaven for our beloved cousin Billy.
Until we meet again may God hold him in the palm of his hand.
Vicki Lippert says
I am very sorry to hear of your loss Cheryl and I am keeping your entire family in my prayers during this difficult time.
Mazur Family says
This world has lost a wonderful and kind person. Bill you will be missed by many. Deepest sympathy from our family to the Koch family. May the thoughts of his many wonderful memories help everyone to carry on.
Bob and Debbie Brauch says
Bill, you will be missed and never forgotten. The memories of our adventures together is indelible.
Neil Loewe says
I am very sorry for your loss. You and Bill are in my prayers. I was lucky to spend time with Bill decades ago when we went through the Chicago Police Academy together. Years later, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had unknowingly moved to within a few blocks of him and got to chat with him occasionally. I lost track of him when he moved away, but after watching his service, I’m happy that he had a life full of great family and good times.
Brian & Anna Jung says
Dear Cheryl,
Kathy, Jim, Tom, John, Dan, and families,
We watched Bill’s touching and prayerful farewell.
Sorry we could not be there in person. Thank you all for comforting Cheryl at this difficult time.
We send our condolences 🕯
and our love,
Brian & Anna 🎶🦜