Richard Arthur Koch, 85, of St. Louis County, passed away May 3 in St. Louis. Born Aug. 14, 1932, in Cadet, he was the son of the late Louise (Matz) and Francis Koch. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eleanor Ann (Winkelmann) Koch, and three children: Karol Koch of St. Louis County, Richard Koch of Richmond Heights and Kathleen (Roddy) Brockelmeyer of Kirkwood; a sister, Idalla Koch of Kirkwood; three grandchildren: Jakob Brockelmeyer of Kirkwood, Nathan Koch of Richmond Heights and Travis Brockelmeyer of Kirkwood. Chris Forbes was his honorary son and childrens brother from another mother Pop Koch Strong. Henry, his forever furry companion, was waiting for him on the other side of the rainbow bridge. Mr. Koch attended Hadley Technical High School. He served in the Army during the Korean War, graduated with leadership training honors, and was stationed in Alaska. He was an honorary Girl Scout Dad and retired from Chandeysson Electric Company. A funeral service was held at Assumption Parish in St. Louis County. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Heifer International, www.heifer.org