Florian Albin Koch Obituary (1928

Florian A. Koch, 85, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Thursday morning, August 29, 2013 at Mercy Living Plus in Oelwein. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oelwein, with Rev. Paul C. McManus officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein. Parish Scripture Service: 7:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral Home. Military Graveside Rites by the Lamont American Legion. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Florian Albin Koch was born on June 24, 1928 in Raeville, Nebraska, the son of John A. & Marie (Recker) Koch. He attended school in Raeville until his family moved to Iowa in 1943 where he then graduated from Lamont High School in 1946. He served in the Korean War from February 1951 to February 1953 as a clerk typist. Florian was united in marriage to Katherine Julie Schulmeister on August 29, 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. Florian worked for Micro Switch in Independence in the early 1960's, he then started his career as a feed salesman with Vigortone Feeds. He won many awards for top sales. Florian started selling feed out of his car a "Red Rambler." What a career he had! He continued his career in feed sales until he retired in 1995. Florian was a member of the Lamont American Legion. He also ushered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was a lifelong member. Florian loved gardening, it didn't matter if it was vegetables or flowers. He was also a great handyman, he loved fixing broken down things and making them work again. But, his true passion was spending time with his family. His grandkids could always bring a smile to his face. Florian is survived by his Wife: Katherine Koch of Oelwein; 2 Daughters: Debra (Ron) Carpenter of Lamont & Dorothy "Dorty" (Jeff) Yauslin of West Union; 2 Sons: Dennis (Lynne) Koch of Oelwein & Dwayne (Chris) Koch of Center Point; 8 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Marilyn (Jim) Welter of Masonville; 2 Brothers: LaVern (Mary) Koch of Aurora & Jerome (Verna) Koch of Lamont and Many Nieces & Nephews. Florian was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: James Koch & Vincent Koch and 2 sisters: Dorothy Koch & Dacia Ward.