Pete (Dennis Wayne) Koch

Pete (Dennis Wayne) Koch, was born February 28, 1948 and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the age of 65. Pete passed away at home after a long battle with heart and lung problems along with lung, liver and bone cancer. Pete is survived by his loving wife Debbie of 35 years, sons; Tom of Waukesha and Wayne (Gina) of Colorado, grandchildren; Matthew and Josh, sisters; Bonnie Rowlett and Judy (Rick) Wulf, brothers; Lyle (Sandy) Koch of Tennessee and Dale (Gloria) of Portage and sister-in-law Sally Koch. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and special friends Jim Rowlett, Ron (Sandy) Werowinski, Deb Morgan and Deb Leinweber along with many other friends, mother and father-in-law Gene (Zelma) Carlson and his four legged kids Billy, Jack and Katie. Preceded in death by his parents Elmer (Gertrude) Koch, brother Raymond Koch and special four legged kids Charlie, Willie and Missy. Pete worked and retired after 32 years at International Harvester in Waukesha. He was proud to serve the Dousman community for many years on the fire department, American Legion Post #405 and the Derby Days Parade Committee. Pete took great pride in helping Dousman and anyone that needed help when he was healthy. He especially enjoyed working on farms and also his dogs, past and present, and they always made him feel better. Per Pete's wishes, he did not want a funeral. Pete will be laid to rest at a later date.