Allan Karl KOCH Obituary
April 5, 1947 to November 4, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dad on November 4. He was 79 years old. He is predeceased by his wife, Doris Koch; his daughter, Tracy Koch.
He is survived by his children: Kelvin Koch (Christie), Trina Koch (Mark), granddaughter Brianna and several other grandchildren.
He leaves behind 2 sisters and a brother: Vivian Rosin (Wes), Isabell Waselenko (Don- predeceased) and Ernie Koch. Dad also leave 3 nephews and 3 nieces. Kyle, Christie, Heather, Janine, Jason and Nathan.
Dad also leaves his sister in law, Dianne (Cliff - predeceased) and nephew and niece, Jay and Lisa.
Born in Kelvington, SK in 1947 to Ernest and Margaret Koch, dad was raised on a farm near Kelvington, SK and would later meet his future wife, Doris, in the area.
Dad would later attend Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon, SK and earn his red seal as a journeyman carpenter. This career would lead him to many varied experiences in industrial construction, custom home building, manufactured homes, custom cabinets, home renovations, and log home construction. Dad worked throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. He loved working with his hands and was very skilled with anything involving wood.
Dad enjoyed his hunting adventures over his younger years, fishing, camping and explored western Canada and the United States.
Dad was a social butterfly who always had time to say hi and have a conversation whether you had time for it or not! He was friendly and jovial, often to complete strangers. Dad brought his small town personality to the big city every time he visited family. Those poor city slickers didn’t know what was happening. They were probably taken back thinking “who is this guy? I don’t know him!” On several occasions while in the grocery store, he would be located talking to complete strangers speaking about a variety of topics. When receiving a phone call from dad, may as well block off the next 60 minutes. The phones calls were rarely short. I would be approached by neighbours asking how dad was. Neighbours I had never met! Sometimes dad would house sit for us. Dad had been busy while we were away. Dad loved people and genuinely wanted to know them and be their friend. Dad had a big heart.
Dad had an amazing community of friends in Drumheller. They cared for him and loved him. Dad talked about them often to family. They were his 2nd family and the reason he remained in Drumheller after mom’s death. We are so grateful he had you all. You know who you are. You checked in on him. Had coffees with him. Brought him food. You made him feel included and part of the community. Because of you all, the family worried less about dad being alone in Drumheller. We can never thank you enough for the love you showed dad. Thank you.
Over the last few years, dad’s health had deteriorated and required more health services. Life became more of a struggle. On November 3, dad would attend the Drumheller Hospital for the last time.
Our family is beyond grateful for the Doctors and Nursing staff involved in caring for dad.
Dad is now with mom and greatly missed.
At Dad’s request, there will be a private family viewing with no service.