Thomas L. Koch

Thomas L. Koch, 87 of Jersey Shore, PA. formerly of Ambler, Pa. , died Wednesday in the HCR-Manor Care in Jersey Shore, PA. 

Born in Lock Haven, PA., he was the son of the late George and the late Ida (nee Grimins) Koch.  Mr. Koch was preceded in death by his wife Pearl E. Koch (nee Reimel) in 1988.

He served in the US Army from 1-22-1941 to 1-28-1946 and was in the Battle of Normandy and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals

He worked in the Maintenance Department at  Corson's Quarry In Whitemarsh for 40 years prior to his retirement in 1983

Mr. Koch was a member of the Former Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Ambler.

He is survived by two sons Charles W. Koch of Ambler, Thomas L. Koch of Glenside, PA; three daughters Helen L. Koch of  Ambler,  Bonnie Lee Koch of Glenside, PA,  Pauline  Novak of  Ambler; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Rose Brower of Lansdale, PA. 

Relatives & Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home,1111 S. Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, with a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Whitemarsh Memorial Park, Prospectville. Remembrances in his name to the American Cancer Society 700 Horizon Drive Suite 201 Chalfont, Pa. 18914 would be appreciated.