Jean M. Koch
Wednesday, January 27, 1954
Date of Death:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Age:
71 years old
Graveside Service
Date: Saturday August 02, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
Location: St. Bridget's Catholic Cemetery [ view map ]
Wednesday, January 27, 1954
Date of Death:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Age:
71 years old
Wednesday, January 27, 1954
Date of Death:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Age:
71 years old
Jean M. Koch
Jean M. Koch- Rochester, MN
Jean Marie Koch, passed away on June 17th, 2025, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.
Jean was born on January 27th, 1954, in Rochester, MN to Wesley (Bud) Baker and Elizabeth (Bette) Baker (Schoenfelder).
Jean graduated from Mayo High School, in Rochester, MN in 1972.
Jean was a model at Daytons in Rochester following graduation and proceeded to a career in the printing, publishing and sales arena, at several publishing companies in Rochester, MN.
Jean loved to paint with watercolors and was an accomplished artist, resulting in array of beautiful paintings and a children’s book, “Keep Your Eyes on the Prize”, with her own illustrations.
Jean Koch (Joe) is survived by her siblings, Joann Olson (Phil) of New York Mills, MN, Kathleen Brommer of San Diego, CA, Rose Mary Dobson (Michael) of Winona, MN
William Baker (Michelle) of Millville, MN, Charles Baker of Rochester, MN, Russell Baker of Rochester, MN, Patricia King (Victor) of Marshall, TX.
*In lieu of memorial gifts or flowers, please place a donation to the American Heart Association.
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Jean was a dear friend of mine for many years, She was one of the kindest, generous people you could ever meet. Jean helped me through many a tough time and she was a shining example of true Christianity. She will be sorely missed by me!
I have wonderful memories of my time with all of you at the farm. I send you all prayers of healing and peace on the passing of your beautiful sister. She was always so kind and patient with me. May God greet her with open arms. Peace be with you all.
love, Lori Wheeler ( Leonard, Pat Leonard’s daughter)
Jean and I became friends while working together at Custom Printing 30 years ago, and my wife Ruth and I grew even closer to her in recent years. Jean was strong in faith and she knew her redeemer's loving-kindness. We so look forward to seeing her again in the kingdom of God.