Charles 'Chuck' Koch, map co. manager
Charles "Chuck" L. Koch, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born in Jersey City, N.J., son of the late Benjamin C. Koch and Carlista (Edinger) Koch.
Chuck was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Chuck was educated in various states, graduating from Webster Groves High School (MO), 1955, attending the University of Pennsylvania and earning his bachelor' degree from Rutgers University, followed by a MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. While at Penn he joined the Delta Upsilon fraternity. He was a member of the U.S. Army from 1957-60 where he was a sergeant and paratrooper.
In 2005 he retired with his wife, Janet W. Koch, to Rehoboth Beach, following a career working 39 years for Hammond Map company where he rose from the mailroom to senior management. He was a long-term member of the Maplewood Tennis Club, where he served as trustee and president for several years. He also had the highest game score in the bowling league of 288.
Chuck also enjoyed hiking the Appalachian Trail with his longtime friends. His other interests included tennis, golf, bridge and card games of any kind. He was a master of Sudoku and loved going to Atlantic City.
He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Koch; a daughter, Barbara Porter of North Carolina; a son, Charles L. Koch of Atlanta, Ga.; three granddaughters, Nicole, Katie and Emily Porter all of North Carolina; a brother, Robert Koch of Bethesda, Md.; two sisters, Janet Heide of Westerly, R.I. and Kay Gorman of Kensington, Md.; four brothers-in-law, John Woodley of Pocasset, Mass., James Woodley of Sunapee, N.H., James Gorman of Kensington and Harry Heide of Westerly; and three sisters-in-law: Betsy Woodley, Liz Woodley and Louise Koch.
A Celebration of Chuck’s Life will be held Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m., at Bethel United Methodist Church, 129 W 4th St., Lewes. Friends may visit Friday, July 17, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes. A reception will follow the service at the family’s residence. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to any cancer center of your choice.
Please visit Chuck’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.
