HELEN ANN KOCH
Helen Ann Koch, age 97 of Batesville, passed away, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Margaret Mary Health. Born on April 2, 1923, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was the daughter of Edward and Catherine Paff. Helen married Elmer Koch, and he passed away on June 23, 1990.
The devoted St. Louis Catholic Church member loved going to church and then having breakfast afterwards with family and friends. Helen could often be found mowing her yard on her John Deer Mower which she loved doing, along with just being outside on the farm and sitting out on her swing. She also liked jigsaw puzzles, bingo and playing cards. Most of all, Helen always enjoyed having company and family around.
She is survived by her daughters, Lanet Ann McQueen (Jeff), Debbie Caudill (Jeff), and Donna Borgman (Paul); sons, Bill Koch (Sharon), Rick Koch (Mary Sue), Dennis Koch (Janet); daughter in law, Sandy Koch; sister, Rita Manoney along with 19 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren with two on the way and one great great grandson.
In addition to her parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Ron Koch; brothers, Buddy and Dick Paff; and sisters, Mert Adamson, Edna Snelling and Mart Gross.
Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., on Monday, December 7, 2020, at St. Louis Catholic Church with burial after in the St. Louis Cemetery in Batesville.
Memorials may be given to St. Louis Church or in masses c/o Meyers Funeral Home, by bringing to service or mailing to, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
In accordance with the Indiana COVID-19 precautions, all attending are required wear a mask and follow proper social distancing protocol, capacity is limited. If you are not feeling well, or if you have compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.