BEAVER DAM--Frederick R. "Fred" Koch, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Prairie Ridge Health, Columbus. He was born on July 24, 1944 in Waunakee to Robert and Dorothy (Klein) Koch. He was married to Shirley (Groskreutz) Koch on October 9, 1945.

Fred was a kind-hearted man. He loved fishing and playing cards with family and friends. He enjoyed cutting wood and talking smart. He was loved by many that knew him. He was a stubborn man that was able to beat cancer by refusing chemo and radiation. He lived a long, hard life. He worked at the Bruce Company for many years and worked hard on the farm. He also had a great sense of humor and laughed a lot. He was always one who had to have something to do and avoided sitting around.

Fred is survived by his wife Shirley of Beaver Dam; children Tammy (John) Koch of Janesville, Austin Koch of Baraboo, John (Jeanne Lynne) Koch of Windsor, Michael Koch of San Antonio, TX, Jason Koch of Beaver Dam; grandchildren Amanda Angell, Cody Koch, Hannah Koch; sisters Judy (Jerry) Schmudlach of Monroe, Carol of IL; brother Donnie Koch; other relatives and friends.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Kenny and David.

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