Franklin Harold Koch

Franklin Harold Koch, age 83, of Gagetown, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019, at Meadow Lane Assisted Living in Bad Axe.

Franklin was born June 6, 1936, in Gagetown, to Herman and Erma (Sting) Koch. He married Betty Jane Pobanz on June 20, 1958, at Owendale E.U.B. Franklin enjoyed restoring and showing his antique tractors in parades, the Octagon Barn and many tractor shows, showing his 1934 Ford truck, liked farming, deer hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, camping, and crop checking. He was on the St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery board for many years.

Franklin is survived by his 3 children: Deborah (Larry) Quick, Jim (Carol) Koch and Karen (Rick) Heck; grandchildren: Jennifer (Ken) Lasceski, Kelsey (Brian) Loeffler, Brad (Lisa) Koch, Beth (Nate) Irish, Chad (Hannah) Koch, Chris Koch, Sammy (Sean) Clark, Miranda (Adam) Benfer and Melissa Heck; 5 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Hilda Koch.

Franklin is preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, Herman and Erma Koch; brothers: Nelson (Selma) Koch and Harold Koch; and son-in-law, Willie Czewski.

Visitation will be Friday, November 29, 2019 at Juengel & Mellendorf Funeral Home in Sebewaing, from 2-8pm.

The funeral service will be Saturday, November 30, 2019, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Bach. Visitation will begin at 10am until the time of service at 11am. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery Beautification Fund or the Alzheimer's Association.