William Higbie Koch
September 2, 1939 - April 18, 2022
William Higbie Koch, age 83, of Delaware, died Monday April 18, 2022 at his residence. Survived by his brother Roger (Jan Fleischmann) Koch; wife, Kate Koch; daughters, Elizabeth (Tim Frech) Frech and Barbara (Hadi Teleb) Koch; grandchildren, Ryan F., Brady F., Mara F., Rami T. and Tammer T. Preceded in death by his stepbrother Thomas E. O’Brien. He was born September 2, 1939 in Detroit, MI to John and Edith Koch. He was a retired Mechanical Engineer from King Sealy and Union Fork & Hoe and a co-owner of The Sports Car Forum. A graduate of University of Michigan. He was a member of A.S.M.E., Buckeye Miata Club, Sports Car Club of America member for over 50 years with two National Racing Championships. In his retirement he was dedicated to the preservation and revitalization to the historic buildings in downtown Delaware through JBK Partners. Best remembered as an avid fisherman, sports car enthusiast, loving husband, father and grandfather. Visitation will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Monday, April 25, 2022 at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, Ohio. Condolences may be left at: www.RutherfordFuneralHome.com
William Higbie Koch, age 83, of Delaware, died Monday April 18, 2022 at his residence. Survived by his brother Roger (Jan Fleischmann) Koch; wife, Kate Koch; daughters, Elizabeth (Tim Frech) Frech and Barbara (Hadi Teleb) Koch; grandchildren,... View Obituary & Service Information